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Walnut Grove, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Etowah County County
Walnut Grove, AL
At a Glance
How Walnut Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walnut Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Walnut Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Walnut Grove residents earn a median household income of $41,223 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,483. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,439 business establishments, including 204 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walnut Grove is $136,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,973. Median rent is $475/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Walnut Grove reports 1,058 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 11,111/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Walnut Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 72.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnut Grove has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.