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Walkerville, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Jefferson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
660 Population 296/sq mi density
$44,226 Median Income $35,799 per capita
$147,200 Home Value $158,936 Zillow
$1,065 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
454 Violent Crime/100K 3,761 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,226 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$147,200 home value, $1,065/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Walkerville, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,226
41% below
$35,799 per capita
Home Value
$147,200
48% below
Zillow: $158,936
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
8% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
454/100K
19% above
3,761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
273 sunny days/yr

How Walkerville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Walkerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
52%
Rent
92%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walkerville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walkerville residents earn a median household income of $44,226 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,799. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 495 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walkerville is $147,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,936. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Walkerville reports 454 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,761/100K.

Education

26.8% of adults in Walkerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walkerville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population660
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,226
Per Capita$35,799
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,200
Rent$1,065
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$158,936
Housing Units374
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent454/100K
Property3,761/100K

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,802/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation6,291 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Walkerville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.