Walnut Grove, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Etowah County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
871 Population 173/sq mi density
$41,223 Median Income $22,483 per capita
$136,300 Home Value $194,973 Zillow
$475 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,223 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$136,300 home value, $475/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Walnut Grove, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,223
45% below
$22,483 per capita
Home Value
$136,300
52% below
Zillow: $194,973
Median Rent
$475/mo
59% below
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
72.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
55%
Home Value
48%
Rent
41%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walnut Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.7% (3% above 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.

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 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population871
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,223
Per Capita$22,483
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$4,026M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,300
Rent$475
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$194,973
Housing Units404
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death14,706/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation825 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Walnut Grove was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 204 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.