WalkervilleMI
A town of 272, settled in 1898.
Is Walkerville a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Walkerville, against 8.9% in Michigan’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 702 Michigan towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Walkerville. Walkerville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
272 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Walkerville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walkerville, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Walkerville.
The biggest natural risk in Walkerville is inland flooding, at a low overall level
Walkerville’s FEMA risk score comes in at 21 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 46% come from inland flooding and 36% from strong winds. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in nearly four fifths of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Homes in Walkerville are worth about $181K, by Zillow’s estimate
The share of households in Walkerville who live in a home they own is 93%, where Michigan’s towns sit at 84% and U.S. towns at 73%. Home values are up 10% over the year to September 2026. Its going rate for rent is $1,125 a month.
| Walkerville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 93% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,125 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In Walkerville, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
The July high for Walkerville comes to 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Walkerville, the median household income runs lower than in the typical Michigan or U.S. town
The median commute is under 19 miles. Walkerville had 73 jobs in 2021, up 66 from 2011. The top destinations are Hart (11%), Hart Township (9%) and Shelby Township (7%).
| Walkerville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Walkerville stands out in Michigan and nationally, with fewer of its adults who had a checkup this year
Among adults in Walkerville, 34% feel lonely. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Walkerville is ahead of Michigan on 1 and behind on 16. Two figures for adults locally: 21% report frequent mental distress, 17% report frequent physical distress.
| Walkerville | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Walkerville | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| More uninsured adults | 11.2% | 6.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Walkerville
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Walkerville; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Walkerville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
About Walkerville
Village in Michigan, United States
Walkerville is a village in Oceana County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 247 at the 2010 census and 283 as of 2023. The village is located within Leavitt Township.
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- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 889 ft
- ZIP code
- 49459
Questions about Walkerville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Walkerville, MI a good place to live?
Walkerville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.