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Walker County
  • County in Georgia
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Walker County

    Report Card

    grade C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade C
    4. Good for Families
      grade B minus
    5. Diversity
      grade C+
    6. Jobs
      grade C+
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade C minus

    Walker County is located in Georgia with a population of 67,772. In Walker County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Walker County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Walker County are above average.

    About

    Population
    67,772

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $127,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $786
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      127.1
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      572.2
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      254.3
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      national  11%

    Working in Walker County

    Jobs
    grade C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,633
    National
    $69,021

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