At a Glance
Median Income
$64,125
$29,695 per capita
Home Value
$254,400
Zillow: $391,861
Median Rent
$965/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
564/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Walworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walworth 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
Walworth residents earn a median household income of $64,125 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,695. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walworth is $254,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,861. Median rent is $965/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Walworth reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 564/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Walworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walworth has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,786
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,620/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,125
Per Capita$29,695
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A
Home Value$254,400
Rent$965
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$391,861
Housing Units1,114
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent71/100K
Property564/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary35/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,002 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Walworth was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.