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The town’s infrastructure includes essential amenities: a hospital, the sheriff’s department, post office, and government buildings such as the Scott County Courthouse, which is now a museum. The old courthouse, a historic three-story brick building, hints at the town's centuries-long history.
Challenges and Unique Features
Walden faces challenges common to many small towns, including high property taxes—claimed to be around 11%—which can hinder commercial development. This taxation rate discourages some business investments, impacting overall economic growth. Semi-truck traffic poses logistical issues, particularly where the route to Tyson Foods runs through tight curves where trucks frequently get stuck.