What are the schools like in Walworth, WI?

Walworth is served primarily by Walworth J1 School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Walworth?

The median household income in Walworth, WI is $61,472 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Walworth, WI?

Walworth has an average high temperature of 29.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Walworth, WI affordable or expensive?

Walworth's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Walworth is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $226,500 and the median rent is $1,012 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Walworth, WI?

Walworth has a violent crime rate of 35.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 639.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Walworth, WI a Good Place to Live?

Walworth is a small town of 2,778 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $61,472 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Walworth 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 Walworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Walworth 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: 95.3

Walworth's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Walworth costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Walworth, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$226,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,012	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,472	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Walworth's violent crime rate is 35.5 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

35.5 /100k

Property Crime

639.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Walworth is served primarily by Walworth J1 School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Walworth, WI	National Avg
School District	Walworth J1 School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Walworth sees average highs of 29.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation and 31.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Walworth, WI
Average High — January	29.2°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	36.7"
Annual Snowfall	31.9"

Demographics

Metric	Walworth, WI	National Avg
Population	2,778	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI 2 mi Big Foot Prairie, WI 2 mi Big Foot Prairie, IL 3 mi Williams Bay, WI 4 mi Delavan Lake, WI 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Walworth

Walworth, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

53184

Walworth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walworth, WI affordable or expensive?

Walworth's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Walworth roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $226,500 and median rent is $1,012/month.

What is the crime rate in Walworth, WI?

Walworth's violent crime rate is 35.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 639.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Walworth?

Public schools in Walworth are operated by Walworth J1 School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 23.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Walworth, WI a good place to live?

Walworth, WI has a population of 2,778, a median household income of $61,472, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Walworth?

Walworth averages 29.2°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches with about 31.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Walworth?

Walworth, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 53184.

What is the population of Walworth?

The population of Walworth, Wisconsin is 2,778 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walworth?

Key numbers for living in Walworth: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $226,500, median household income $61,472, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.