At a Glance
Median Income
$47,917
$41,854 per capita
Home Value
$431,000
Zillow: $329,956
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
41.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Walker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walker a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walker residents earn a median household income of $47,917 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,854. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walker is $431,000 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,956. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
27.3% of adults in Walker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walker has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population336
Median Age66.9 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,917
Per Capita$41,854
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty41.4%
County GDP$146M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
D
Home Value$431,000
Rent
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$329,956
Housing Units238
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death27,650/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain5.9 in/yr
Elevation5,378 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Walker was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.573 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.