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Walkerton is a small town of 2,022 in Indiana, with a median household income of $58,553
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Walkerton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Walkerton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Walkerton 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: 91.4
Walkerton's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Walkerton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Walkerton, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$803
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,553
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Walkerton's violent crime rate is 334.9 per 100,000 residents
— 12% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
334.9 /100k
Property Crime
430.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Walkerton is served primarily by John Glenn School Corporation.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Walkerton, IN
National Avg
School District
John Glenn School Corporation
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Walkerton sees average highs of 31.4°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 38.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 54.9 inches of snow per year.
Walkerton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Walkerton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,900 and median rent is $803/month.
Walkerton's violent crime rate is 334.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 430.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Walkerton are operated by John Glenn School Corporation.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Walkerton, IN has a population of 2,022, a median household income of $58,553, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Walkerton averages 31.4°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.9 inches
with about 54.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Walkerton, Indiana is 2,022 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Walkerton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $123,900, median household income $58,553, 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 Walkerton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
