What are the schools like in Walcott, IA?

Walcott is served primarily by Davenport Comm School District. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Walcott?

The median household income in Walcott, IA is $74,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Walcott, IA?

Walcott has an average high temperature of 29.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.1 inches.

Walcott, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Walcott, IA affordable or expensive?

Walcott's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Walcott is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,000 and the median rent is $782 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Walcott, IA?

Walcott has a violent crime rate of 129.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 129.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Walcott, IA a Good Place to Live?

Walcott is a small town of 1,854 in Iowa, with a median household income of $74,563 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Walcott stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Walcott is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Walcott 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: 89.3

Walcott's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Walcott costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Walcott, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$782	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Walcott's violent crime rate is 129.3 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

129.3 /100k

Property Crime

129.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Walcott is served primarily by Davenport Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Walcott, IA	National Avg
School District	Davenport Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Walcott sees average highs of 29.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation and 36.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Walcott, IA
Average High — January	29.9°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.8"
Annual Snowfall	36.1"

Demographics

Metric	Walcott, IA	National Avg
Population	1,854	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stockton, IA 4 mi Maysville, IA 5 mi Blue Grass, IA 5 mi Plainview, IA 6 mi Durant, IA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Walcott

Walcott, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52773

Walcott vs Other Cities

Walcott, IA vs Stockton, IA Walcott, IA vs Maysville, IA Walcott, IA vs Blue Grass, IA Walcott, IA vs Plainview, IA Walcott, IA vs Durant, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walcott, IA affordable or expensive?

Walcott's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Walcott roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,000 and median rent is $782/month.

What is the crime rate in Walcott, IA?

Walcott's violent crime rate is 129.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 129.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Walcott?

Public schools in Walcott are operated by Davenport Comm School District. The district has 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Walcott, IA a good place to live?

Walcott, IA has a population of 1,854, a median household income of $74,563, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Walcott?

Walcott averages 29.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches with about 36.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Walcott?

Walcott, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52773.

What is the population of Walcott?

The population of Walcott, Iowa is 1,854 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walcott?

Key numbers for living in Walcott: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $158,000, median household income $74,563, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walcott side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.