Walker County , Georgia
Population: 68,449 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,887 Home $173,900 Rent $867/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 68,449 residents, Walker County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike.
$55,887
Median Income
household
$173,900
Home Value
median
$867/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,887 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,482 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| Median Home Value | $173,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $867/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 68,449 |
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.0%
Obesity
13.5%
Diabetes
16.7%
Smoking
39.6%
High Blood Pressure
28.4%
No Physical Activity
22.6%
Depression
40.8%
Insufficient Sleep
78.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 72.0 · 72th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
93.13
🌀 Hurricane
52.65
🔥 Wildfire
60.88
❄️ Winter Storm
68.94
🌍 Earthquake
79.58
☀️ Drought
68.70
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