Walkerville, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Jefferson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
660 Population 296/sq mi density
$44,226 Median Income $35,799 per capita
$147,200 Home Value $162,755 Zillow
$1,065 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,226 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$147,200 home value, $1,065/mo rent
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: $162,755
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
8% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walkerville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 6.0% (67% above 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 $162,755. 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.

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 40°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population660
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,226
Per Capita$35,799
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$147,200
Rent$1,065
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$162,755
Housing Units374
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
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.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.