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Walker, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
858 Population 305/sq mi density
$35,847 Median Income $31,355 per capita
$240,200 Home Value $347,377 Zillow
$519 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
215 Violent Crime/100K 4,516 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$35,847 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$240,200 home value, $519/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Walker has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density305/sq mi
Coordinates47.0908°N, 94.5869°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHubbard County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience51.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

176 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 120 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 88 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 44 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 43 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 84 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 97 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 31 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,181 95 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 85 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,909 96 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 33 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 37 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 32 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,775 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 90 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,637 93 km
2004 BLACKDUCK RIVER 1,620 94 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 80 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 61 km
2000 00 14 1,377 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 53 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,306 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
December 11°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Walker has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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