Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 12 min5:28 am – 8:40 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 10 min7:26 am – 4:35 pm
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People2,389 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 44.51,000 householdsMedian household income $85,523Median home value $214,400Median rent $797 a month82% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,529 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.2% unemployment rate70% of adults are in the labour force, 1,293 employedMain industries: manufacturing 22%, education and health care 21%, retail 10%Average commute 19 minutes77% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 2% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle, 12% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 100%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 64°FColdest month January: highs 30°F, lows 14°F36 in of rain a year, on about 65 dayswettest month May36 in of snow a year, on about 25 days13 days above 90°F, 136 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Davenport station, 9 mi away; snow from Moline Quad City Intl Ap
Nearby landmarksLamps Pondlake · 1.2 miNortheast Lakelake · 7.6 miSunderbruch Park Trailheadpark · 9.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsCameron Woods State Preservestate conservation land · 2.2 miMs Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Arearecreation area · 6.8 mi · 37,957 acresWest Lake Parkpark · 7.1 mi · 565 acresEmeis Parkpark · 7.3 mi · 207 acresCrow Creek Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 10.0 mi · 54 acresWildcat Den State Parkstate park · 12.0 mi · 432 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateScott County, IA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighHail Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality59% of days had good air in 2025215 of 365 days measured148 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 46, worst day 159main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Scott County monitors, IA
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription73% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone8% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterWalcott Waterworksserves 1,556 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation714 ft218 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalGenesis Medical Center - West Central Park9.8 miPost officeWalcott Post Office2.8 miTown hallWalcott City Hall2.7 miPoliceBlue Grass Police Department7.8 miFire stationMaysville Fire Department2.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportQuad City International Airport MLI17 miMajor airportChicago O'Hare International Airport ORD149 miInterstateI-802.0 miUS highwayUS 61.9 miAmtrakBurlington, IA BRL59 miCoachDavenport (Hillandale)Jefferson Lines6.8 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 52773 ZIP area.
