Iowa
Walker is a small town in Iowa with a population of 731. Residents earn $80,556 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Walker receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Walker offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Walker is $80,556, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Walker is $162,100, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Walker experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,556 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,368 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $962 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,868 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 638 |
| County GDP | $1,087M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 44 |
| Retail | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,750 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.31% |
| Commute Time | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $162,100 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $277,609 |
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,750 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.31% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,284/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.2 inches |
| 3% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 891 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 975/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2875°N, 91.7815°W |
| County FIPS | 19019 |
Winner: Republican by 28.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 975/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 44 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |