Walker, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buchanan County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
731
Population
975/sq mi density
$80,556
Median Income
$30,368 per capita
$162,100
Home Value
$290,511 Zillow
$783
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$80,556 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,100 home value, $783/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Walker experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 891 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 975/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2875°N, 91.7815°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buchanan County County |
| Nearest Airport | The Eastern Iowa (CID) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in |
Walker has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.2").