Median Income
$29,922
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
1.1%
97% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$610
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.6%
23% lower than US avg
How Walker Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population371
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density1,197/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$29,922
Per Capita$19,823
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.6%
Commute27 min
Housing
A
Home ValueN/A
Rent$610
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$203,370
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity40.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.0%
Heart Disease8.4%
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+85.3%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.0%
Is Walker a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Walker receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Walker offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Walker is $29,922, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $610 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
1.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Walker has a population of 371 with a density of 1,197 people per square mile. The median age is 49.3 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%).
Population
49.3yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Walker is $29,922, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,922 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $19,823 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.6% |
| 23% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
Monthly rent averages $610 (48% below US avg). 75.9% of homes are owner-occupied. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $203,370.
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $610 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 24.1% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 75.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
Property Tax
In Walker, 40.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.0% report depression. 38.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Walker vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart Disease | 8.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 12.5% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.7% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 23.3% |
| Physical Distress | 19.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 60.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Walker vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8987°N, 94.2322°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |