Walkerton, Indiana, 2016
Walkerton’s story
166 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2016.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1860Walkerton is settled
WalkertonIN
Population
2,074
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$235K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
34.9
years
Jobs based here
1,316
A job hub
Is Walkerton a good place to live?
Walkerton’s best subject grades are an A− for schools, cost of living, and history. On hazard risk, just 19 of Indiana’s 1,098 towns do better. Walkerton is more walkable than 70% of U.S. towns. Walkerton Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Walkerton has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Walkerton stand out
Where Walkerton beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA+
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Typical home value
Walkerton$235K
Indiana$257K
Cost of livingA−
3.5 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 83% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
1historic places
HistoryA−
Settled in 1860
1 place on the National Register
A history going back 166 years.
A job hub
Every workday, about 1,133 people come to Walkerton for work
Where Walkerton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,316jobs based in Walkerton
22%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Walkerton grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Walkerton is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SchoolsBeat 84% of Indiana districts on tests and graduationA−Open →Cost of livingA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.4 of 20; 4.1% of households have no car; 7.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Jobs & income$65K median household incomeBOpen →HealthSaint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth 11.9 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landBOpen →History1 place on the National RegisterA−Open →Civic life3.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Walkerton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walkerton, and how to reach them.
PowerTown of WalkertonEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterWalkerton Light & WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Walkerton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSt. Joseph Election and Voter Registration OfficeSt. Joseph County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4657446574 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 Walkerton.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Walkerton has 1.6 jobs for every working resident, and 1,133 people commute in
About one in 5 of Walkerton’s working residents works in town. Jobs based in Walkerton grew to 1,316 in 2023, 138 more than in 2013. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line in Walkerton, where Indiana’s towns sit at 10% and U.S. towns at 9.6%.
22%work in town
| Walkerton | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 22% | 11% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Walkerton22%
South Bend18%
Plymouth7%
Mishawaka4%
Elkhart4%
19 mi
median commute distance
1,316
jobs based in Walkerton
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 70% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Walkerton
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 93% of U.S. communities.
7risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Walkerton
Walkerton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 17° and about 55 inches of snow falls in a winter.
55″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–35°
Spring38–60°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–62°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Walkerton
Walkerton's reported crime rate is close to Indiana's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 4 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Walkerton | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 11.9 per 1,000 residents | 8.6 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.9 per 1,000 residents | 1.4 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Walkerton1.9
Indiana3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Walkerton11.9
Indiana12.5
U.S.15.5
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
25
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Who lives here
An age mix much like Indiana’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Indiana average. 26% of residents are under 18 in Walkerton, above both the Indiana town median (23%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). The median age in Walkerton is 34.9 years.
34.9median age · IN 38.1
| Walkerton | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 26% | 23% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 22% | 29% |
WalkertonIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school40%
Some college23%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 82 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.5 points). Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Walkerton | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.3% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.1% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.7% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.6% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.2% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.1% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.1% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.8% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 23% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.5% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 14.4% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.3% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,100, single groups can be off by several points
HousingCost of living grade A−
A typical Walkerton home is worth about $235K
The typical Walkerton home is worth about $235,000, up 5.6% in a year, 9% below the Indiana typical home. Walkerton’s median rent is $828 a month.
$235KZillow home value
| Walkerton | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $828 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 69% | 76% | 73% |
Typical home value
Walkerton$235K
Indiana$257K
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsB
Conserved land covers 4.1% of Walkerton
0.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Scarborough Park, at 38 acres.
4.1%conserved
| Walkerton | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
4.1%
conserved · 49 of 1,207 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Scarborough Park | 0.2 mi | 38 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB−
Residents of Walkerton are less healthy than 51% of U.S. towns
Walkerton beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 29% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Walkerton.
49%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Walkerton | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Walkerton | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with depression | 28.6% | 25.1% |
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth
11.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 28 attractions →Notre Dame Stadium and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Walkerton. Close and well known come first.
Big draw21 mi Stadium & arenaNotre Dame Stadium
21 mi National ParkIndiana Dunes National Park2.6M visitors a year
21 mi CaveGrotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame
32 mi State parkWarren Dunes State Park
27 mi Ancient siteFort St. Joseph
18 mi MuseumStudebaker National MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Notre Dame Stadium: Tysto, Public domain · Indiana Dunes National Park: J. Crocker, Attribution · Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame: Know1one1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Warren Dunes State Park: hakkun, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort St. Joseph: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Studebaker National Museum: Unknown, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Walkerton
19pages on Walkerton
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 84% of IN districtsSafety1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB−Better than IN on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA−$235K typical home · up 5.6% in a yearWork & commuteB$65K median household income · 1,316 jobs hereNatural hazardsA+FEMA risk higher than 7% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Walkerton
About 3 of every 100 Walkerton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About Walkerton
Town in Indiana, United States
Walkerton is a town in Lincoln Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Walkerton had a population of 2,096. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 722 ft
- ZIP code
- 46574
- Area code
- 574
Questions about Walkerton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Walkerton, IN expensive?
Not for the 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−.