Walworth Town Hall, 2024
Walworth’s story
186 years in pictures
Census counts: 755 in 1910, 2,759 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1947 and 4 maps from 1893 on.
- 1840Walworth is settled
WalworthWI
A town of 2,759, settled in 1840.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: TheCatalyst31 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
2,759
2025 Census estimate · −0.1% since 2020
Typical home
$401K
+3.7% in a year
Household income
$70K
median
Median age
38.3
years
Jobs based here
1,939
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#296 of 357 in WI
What should you know before moving to Walworth?
Walworth's standout: natural-hazard risk is low. Overall it grades C+, ranked 296th of 357 in Wisconsin. Crime is low: it reports less per resident than 84% of U.S. towns. Its weakest subject is schools: its schools rank behind 86% of the state's. 18% of residents live below the poverty line in Walworth, against 6.3% in Wisconsin’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns.
What makes Walworth stand out
Where Walworth beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA+
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Walworth1.1
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
SafetyA−
54% less violent crime than WI
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Walworth7.3
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical WI town3.8
Civic lifeA−
89% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Wisconsin town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
How Walworth grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Walworth is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for hazard risk (better than 97% of comparable towns) to D for schools (better than 14%), so the C+ overall blends very different results.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 5% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SchoolsDOpen →SafetyA−Open →Cost of livingC+Open →Jobs & income$70K median household incomeC+Open →HealthMercy Harvard Hospital 7.3 miles awayC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.2 of 20; 5.3% of households have no car; 1.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 1% conserved landB−Open →History3 notable people born hereBOpen →Civic life7.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−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 Walworth: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walworth, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWalworth WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Walworth’s trash rules yet
SchoolsWalworth Joint No. 1 School DistrictBig Foot Union High School District2 districts serve Walworth; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Walworth ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5318453184 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 Walworth.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Very low risk in Walworth, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 95% of U.S. communities.
5risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsD
Walworth’s grade for schools is a D
Its public schools are run by the Big Foot UHS School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Big Foot High, with 437 students.
14%of WI districts it outscoresDSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 409 | C− |
| Big Foot HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 437 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
SafetyA−
Walworth’s grade for safety is an A−
The property crime rate in Walworth is 4 per 1,000 residents.
84%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Walworth | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4 per 1,000 residents | 6.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.1 per 1,000 residents | 1.1 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Walworth1.1
Wisconsin2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Walworth4
Wisconsin10.3
U.S.15.5
84th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
80th
percentile among WI towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
11
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
In Walworth, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
January nights average 12.7°: colder than most of the country, but milder than 94% of Wisconsin places with climate records; July afternoons average 82.6°.
Walworth has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Walworth’s January low is 13°F. About 32 inches of snow falls in a winter.
32″snow a winter
| Walworth | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 13°F | 11°F | 22°F |
| July high | 83°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–31°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall40–60°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C+
The typical home in Walworth is valued at about $401K
The typical Walworth home is worth about $401,000, up 3.7% in a year, 19% above the Wisconsin typical home. 55% of households own their home in Walworth.
$401KZillow home value
| Walworth | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 55% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $968 a month | $1,080 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Walworth$401K
Wisconsin$337K
Market temperature
52
days on market
101%
sale-to-list price
+3.7%
value change, 1 year
7
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
With 1.4 jobs for every working resident, Walworth draws in 1,746 commuters
Most working residents leave Walworth for work: only 14% work in town. 4.5% of Walworth workers work from home. Jobs based in Walworth fell to 1,939 in 2023, 326 fewer than in 2013.
14%work in town
| Walworth | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 4.5% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 8.2% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $70,000 | $88,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Walworth14%
Delavan8%
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake5%
Madison5%
Elkhorn5%
12 mi
median commute distance
1,939
jobs based in Walworth
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 55% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More children than Wisconsin overall
Children under 18 are 27% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 33% of residents (38% statewide). 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
38.3median age · WI 40.2
| Walworth | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 38.3 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
WalworthWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school25%
Some college26%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
About 120 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.2 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Walworth | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.6% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.8% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.2% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.5% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.5% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,800, single groups can be off by several points
HealthC+
Residents of Walworth are less healthy than 55% of U.S. towns
Walworth beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
45%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Walworth | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 7.1% | 8.1% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Walworth | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 10.4% | 8% |
Mercy Harvard Hospital
7.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
20th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsB−
Walworth has set aside 0.9% of its land for conservation
0.9 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
0.9%conserved
| Walworth | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.9%
conserved · 10 of 1,098 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Badger Park | 0.4 mi | 15 |
| 2. Devil's Lane Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Toynton Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Walworth
20pages on Walworth
The big questions
SchoolsDBehind 86% of WI districts · 3 schoolsSafetyA−1.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than WI on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$401K typical home · up 3.7% in a yearWork & commuteC+$70K median household income · 1,939 jobs hereNatural hazardsA+FEMA risk higher than 5% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Walworth; the nearest are
Blackhawk Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Janesville21.9 mi$4,267 in-state tuitionUniversity of Wisconsin-WhitewaterUniversity or college · Public · Whitewater22.4 mi$8,616 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Walworth residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
Famous people from Walworth
3 notable people were born in Walworth.
About Walworth
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Walworth is a village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,759 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Walworth.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1901
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,004 ft
- ZIP code
- 53184
- Area code
- 262
Walworth’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Walworth.
WalworthFontana-on-Geneva LakeWalworth
How the neighbors grade
| Town | WI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth | #296 | C+ | C+ | A− | D | C+ |
| Walworth | — | — | C+ | — | C | B− |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | — | — | C− | — | B | A+ |
Walworth and Fontana-on-Geneva Lake have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Walworth and Fontana-on-Geneva Lake report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Walworth with a neighbor →
Questions about Walworth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Walworth, WI a good place to live?
Walworth grades C+ overall, better than 40% of U.S. towns and #296 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades C+ for health, A− for safety and D for schools. Schools is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Walworth, WI expensive?
That is 5 years of the area's median household income ($80,520 across the Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Walworth, WI known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Edith Kellman and Carlos D. Shelden.