Walkerton is a town in Lincoln Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Walkerton had a population of 2,096. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code46574

Area code574

Living in Walkerton

Housing in Walkerton

$239K▲ 5.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Walkerton home is worth about $239,000, up 5.6% in a year, 8% below the Indiana typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Walkerton

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Walkerton's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Walkerton 1.9

Indiana 3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Walkerton 11.9

Indiana 12.5

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Walkerton

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About one in 5 of Walkerton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are South Bend (18%), Plymouth (7%) and Mishawaka (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

South Bend

18%

Plymouth

Mishawaka

Elkhart

22%Work in townlive and work in Walkerton 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,316Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Walkerton →

Health in Walkerton

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 49% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 68% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Indiana

1worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

28.6%More adults with depressionIN 25.1% · worse

Care nearby

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - PlymouthPlymouth · 11.9 mi · ER

Bowen Center MarshallPlymouth · 10 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Walkerton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Walkerton →

Natural hazards in Walkerton

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 7% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Walkerton flood?no paid flood claims on record 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Walkerton

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Walkerton →

Climate in Walkerton

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Walkerton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 55 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 20°Winter

60° / 38°Spring

82° / 60°Summer

62° / 42°Fall