At a Glance
Median Income
$35,781
$18,859 per capita
Home Value
$52,500
Zillow: $99,078
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
23.7%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
17.3% smoking rate
How Walters Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walters's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walters 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
Walters residents earn a median household income of $35,781 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,859. The unemployment rate stands at 23.7% (558% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walters is $52,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,078. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.7% of adults in Walters hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walters has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population82
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,781
Per Capita$18,859
Unemployment23.7%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,500
Rent
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$99,078
Housing Units42
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,137/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,256 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband62.2%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Walters was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.