At a Glance
Median Income
$80,556
$30,368 per capita
Home Value
$162,100
Zillow: $290,511
Median Rent
$783/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.7% 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.5% (53% above 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 $290,511. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population731
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density975/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,556
Per Capita$30,368
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,100
Rent$783
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$290,511
Housing Units298
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,284/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation891 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Walker was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.