Walnut Grove is a small town of 873 in Alabama, with a median household income of $39,049
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Walnut Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Walnut Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Walnut Grove city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.9
Walnut Grove's overall cost of living index is 85.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Walnut Grove costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Walnut Grove, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$472
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,049
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Walnut Grove's violent crime rate is 237.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
237.6 /100k
Property Crime
1252.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Walnut Grove is served primarily by Etowah County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Walnut Grove, AL
National Avg
School District
Etowah County
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Walnut Grove sees average highs of 53.2°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 58.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.7 inches of snow per year.
Walnut Grove's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Walnut Grove roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,800 and median rent is $472/month.
Walnut Grove's violent crime rate is 237.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1252.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Walnut Grove are operated by Etowah County.
The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Walnut Grove, AL has a population of 873, a median household income of $39,049, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Walnut Grove averages 53.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.8 inches
with about 1.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Walnut Grove, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35990.
The population of Walnut Grove, Alabama is 873 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Walnut Grove: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $135,800, median household income $39,049, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walnut Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
