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Walnut, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Shelby County County
Walnut, IA
At a Glance
How Walnut Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walnut's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Walnut a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Walnut residents earn a median household income of $65,278 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,902. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walnut is $97,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,887. Median rent is $844/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Walnut reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,421/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Walnut hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnut has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.