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Walworth, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,786 Population 1,620/sq mi density
$64,125 Median Income $29,695 per capita
$254,400 Home Value $391,861 Zillow
$965 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
71 Violent Crime/100K 564 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,125 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$254,400 home value, $965/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Walworth, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,125
15% below
$29,695 per capita
Home Value
$254,400
10% below
Zillow: $391,861
Median Rent
$965/mo
17% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
81% below
564/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
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)

Income
85%
Home Value
90%
Rent
83%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
19%
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.