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Walker, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County
Walker, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Walker a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Walker residents earn a median household income of $80,556 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,368. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walker is $162,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,609. Median rent is $783/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Walker reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 653/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Walker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walker has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.