What are the schools like in Walnut Hill, IL?

School district data for Walnut Hill is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Walnut Hill?

The median household income in Walnut Hill, IL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Walnut Hill, IL?

Walnut Hill has an average high temperature of 38.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.0 inches.

Walnut Hill, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Walnut Hill, IL?

Walnut Hill has a violent crime rate of 282.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1029.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Walnut Hill, IL a Good Place to Live?

Walnut Hill is a small town of 118 in Illinois, with a median household income of N/A and a 6.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Walnut Hill stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Walnut Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Walnut Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Walnut Hill metro area.

Metric	Walnut Hill, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$34,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Walnut Hill's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

282.2 /100k

Property Crime

1029.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Walnut Hill, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Walnut Hill sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation and 12.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Walnut Hill, IL
Average High — January	38.8°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.4"
Annual Snowfall	12.0"

Demographics

Metric	Walnut Hill, IL	National Avg
Population	118	—
Median Age	55.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.4%	22.2%
65 and over	30.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Centralia, IL 5 mi Wamac, IL 6 mi Dix, IL 6 mi Central City, IL 7 mi Irvington, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Walnut Hill

Walnut Hill, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62893

Walnut Hill vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walnut Hill, IL affordable or expensive?

Walnut Hill has a median home value of $34,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Walnut Hill, IL?

Walnut Hill's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1029.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Walnut Hill?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Walnut Hill, IL a good place to live?

Walnut Hill, IL has a population of 118, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. 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 Walnut Hill?

Walnut Hill averages 38.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches with about 12.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Walnut Hill?

Walnut Hill, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62893.

What is the population of Walnut Hill?

The population of Walnut Hill, Illinois is 118 with a median age of 55.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walnut Hill?

Key numbers for living in Walnut Hill: median home $34,500, median household income N/A, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walnut Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.