Watertower, 2012
Walcott’s story
128 years in pictures
Census counts: 362 in 1900, 1,551 in 2020. The archive holds 8 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1890 on.
- 1898Walcott is settled
Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,530
2025 Census estimate · −1% since 2020
Typical home
$298K
+7.3% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
43.5
years
Jobs based here
1,234
A job hub
Is Walcott a good place to live?
Walcott’s best subject grades are an A for safety, cost of living, and civic life; its weakest is a D− for schools. On safety, just 11 of Iowa’s 127 towns do better. Walcott is more walkable than 76% of U.S. towns. No town among the 116 in Iowa we compare has a lower violent crime rate than Walcott. Walcott has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Walcott stand out
Where Walcott beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Walcott0
Iowa2.4
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
No violent crime reported in 2025
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here1,234
Residents who work676
Work
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 91% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Davenport Comm School District
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Walcott Elementary School | K–5 | 150 |
| Walcott Middle School | 6–8 | 322 |
Worth knowing · SchoolsD−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,194 people come to Walcott for work
Where Walcott’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,234jobs based in Walcott
6%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Walcott grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Iowa), ordered by how far Walcott is from typical.
SchoolsD−Open →SafetyAOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.4 of 20; 2.6% of households have no car; 3.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitA−Open →Jobs & income$79K median household incomeB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 35% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →HealthGenesis Medical Center-Davenport 11.9 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 0% conserved landC+Open →HistoryC+Open →Civic life8.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 43.5; 20% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Walcott: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walcott, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWalcott WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpMondayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereScott County AuditorScott County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5277352773 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Walcott.
SchoolsD−
Walcott’s schools rank behind 97% of Iowa districts
Its public schools are run by the Davenport Community School District. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
3%of IA districts it outscoresD−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walcott Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 322 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IA on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
Crime per resident in Walcott is lower than in 94% of U.S. towns
At 3.2 per 1,000 residents, Walcott’s property crime rate is below both Iowa’s towns (7.3) and U.S. towns (9.9).
94%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Walcott0
Iowa2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Walcott3.2
Iowa12.1
U.S.15.5
94th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
With 1.8 jobs for every working resident, Walcott draws in 1,194 commuters
Most working residents leave Walcott for work: only 6% work in town. Jobs based in Walcott grew to 1,234 in 2023, 194 more than in 2013. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Walcott, below both the Iowa town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%).
6%work in town
| Walcott | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5.9% | 31% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Walcott6%
Davenport32%
Bettendorf6%
Muscatine5%
Moline4%
12 mi
median commute distance
1,234
jobs based in Walcott
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 76% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade A
The typical home in Walcott is valued at about $298K
The typical Walcott home is worth about $298,000, up 7.3% in a year, 26% above the Iowa typical home. Walcott’s median rent is $787 a month.
$298KZillow home value
| Walcott | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 80% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $787 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Walcott$298K
Iowa$237K
+7.3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Walcott
Walcott has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 14° and about 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
29″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring39–60°
Summer62–83°
Fall42–62°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Walcott faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 65% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
Walcott is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns
Walcott beats the Iowa average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 21% of adults binge drink in Walcott.
53%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Walcott | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 32% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 80% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
1 better28 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Walcott | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.5% | 66.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.2% | 11.6% |
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
11.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC+
0.2% of Walcott is conserved land
0.2 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. Among 140 Iowa towns, just 3 have a lower share of conserved land than Walcott. The trail density in Walcott is 0.1 miles per square mile.
0.2%conserved
| Walcott | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.2% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
0.2%
conserved · 5 of 1,994 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Prairie View Park | — | 13 |
| 2. Water Tower Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Victory Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 29 attractions →Rock Island Arsenal and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Walcott. Close and well known come first.
13 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
30 mi MuseumHerbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
14 mi MuseumBlack Hawk State Historic Site
12 mi MuseumFigge Art Museum77K visitors a year
30 mi National Historic SiteHerbert Hoover National Historic Site107K visitors a year
10 mi MuseumPutnam MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Shadow2700, Public domain · Black Hawk State Historic Site: Bill Whittaker (talk). Original uploader was Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Figge Art Museum: Ctjf83, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: Billwhittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Putnam Museum: Ctjf83 of English Wikipedia (log), Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Walcott
19pages on Walcott
The big questions
SchoolsD−Behind 97% of IA districts · 2 schoolsSafetyA0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than IA on 1 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA$298K typical home · up 7.3% in a yearWork & commuteB+$79K median household income · 1,234 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 35% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Walcott
Saint Ambrose UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Davenport10.8 mi$36,658 tuitionPalmer College of ChiropracticUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Davenport11.4 miEastern Iowa Community College DistrictCommunity college · Public · Davenport11.5 mi$4,848 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Walcott residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Walcott
City in Iowa, United States
Walcott (/ˈwɔlkɔt/ WAWL-cawt, sometimes locally [ˈwɔlkət]) is a city in Muscatine and Scott counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,551 at the time of the 2020 census. Walcott's interchange on Interstate 80 is home to an enormous complex of restaurants, motels and truck stops, including the Iowa 80 truck stop, which is the world's largest. Most of Walcott is part of the Davenport–Moline–Rock Island, IA-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area, but the Muscatine County portion of the city is considered part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 732 ft
- ZIP code
- 52773
- Area code
- 563
Questions about Walcott
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Walcott, IA expensive?
Not for the area. That is 4.1 years of the area's median household income ($72,738 across the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.