At a Glance
Median Income
$63,702
$17,154 per capita
Home Value
$48,000
Zillow: $79,093
Median Rent
$797/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.9%
23.8% smoking rate
How Walthill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walthill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walthill 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
Walthill residents earn a median household income of $63,702 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,154. The unemployment rate stands at 13.6% (278% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walthill is $48,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,093. Median rent is $797/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
13.6% of adults in Walthill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walthill has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population889
Median Age24.4 yrs
Density2,067/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,702
Per Capita$17,154
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$605M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,000
Rent$797
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$79,093
Housing Units240
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity47.9%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death27,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation1,253 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score2.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute22 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Walthill was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.