Walker, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

25,201 Population 1,025/sq mi density

$73,835 Median Income $38,081 per capita

$266,400 Home Value $347,044 Zillow

$1,121 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

180 Violent Crime/100K 2,411 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$73,835 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$266,400 home value, $1,121/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

180 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.9 / 5.0

36.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Walker experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 74.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	48.0°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	739 ft (225 m)
Area	25.5 sq mi (66.0 km²)
Population Density	1,025/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9966°N, 85.7564°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Ionia County County
Nearest Airport	Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 74.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.21"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	55.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	33.6 / 100
Community Resilience	81.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	89 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	96 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

262 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 813 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956	EF5	54 km	17
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	81 km	0
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	87 km	1
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	78 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	92 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	14 km	5
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	88 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	98 km	0
May 13, 1980	EF3	94 km	0
May 13, 1980	EF3	78 km	5
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	81 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	11 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	54 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	71 km	0
Apr 3, 1956	EF3	86 km	0
May 7, 2024	EF2	90 km	0
Jun 19, 2009	EF2	62 km	0
Jun 19, 2009	EF2	71 km	0
May 21, 2001	EF2	74 km	0
Jul 4, 1994	EF2	56 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1988	ALLEGAN6	1,077	52 km
2018	SER 438 / WHITE RIVER	814	65 km
2019	UNNAMED	793	65 km
1994	COUNTY LINE	735	94 km
2019	BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB	619	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	2.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in
September	62°F (17°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
October	51°F (10°C)	2.9 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.9 in

Walker has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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