At a Glance
Median Income
$21,711
$23,978 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
Zillow: $174,792
Median Rent
$272/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
17.4% smoking rate
How Walsh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walsh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walsh a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walsh residents earn a median household income of $21,711 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,978. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walsh is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,792. Median rent is $272/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
14.5% of adults in Walsh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walsh has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population403
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$21,711
Per Capita$23,978
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$778
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent$272
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$174,792
Housing Units359
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death16,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation3,959 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Walsh was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.