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Walcott, IA
City in Scott County, Iowa.
Population
1,725
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
554
ZIP codes
0
Walcott and its ZIP codes
Walcott at a glance
- Walcott is about 9.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 189th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $78,580 a year, 5% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,300 (9% below Iowa) and median rent is $787 a month.
Local data for Walcott, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walcott, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,580
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$787/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (779), Irish Americans (266), Mexican Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Walcott.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,669
92,986 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.13B
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
How people get to work
Walcott, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walcott, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,118
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
553
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walcott, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Walcott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StocktonCity | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MaysvilleCity | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Blue GrassCity | 6.5 mi | 3.2 |
| DurantCity | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| DonahueCity | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| New LibertyCity | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| DixonCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| MontpelierCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| DavenportCity | 10 mi | 64.2 |
| BuffaloCity | 10 mi | 6.8 |
| EldridgeCity | 11 mi | 9.8 |
| Andalusia, ILVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Big RockCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Long GroveCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| WiltonCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walcott, IA in?
- Walcott is in Scott County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Walcott, IA?
- About 1,725 people live in Walcott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walcott?
- Nearby places include Stockton (4 mi), Plainview (4.5 mi), Maysville (4.6 mi), Blue Grass (6.5 mi), Durant (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023