At a Glance
Median Income
$54,023
$31,093 per capita
Median Rent
$977/mo
21.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
269/100K
2,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Walnuttown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walnuttown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walnuttown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walnuttown residents earn a median household income of $54,023 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,093. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Walnuttown reports 269 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,249/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Walnuttown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnuttown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population472
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,023
Per Capita$31,093
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$977
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$338,026
Housing Units217
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent269/100K
Property2,249/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation436 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Walnuttown was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.