At a Glance
Median Income
$29,922
$19,823 per capita
Median Rent
$610/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27.8% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walker residents earn a median household income of $29,922 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,823. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Education
1.1% of adults in Walker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walker has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population371
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density1,197/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$29,922
Per Capita$19,823
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.6%
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$610
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$212,735
Housing Units153
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking27.8%
Heart Disease8.4%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.5 in/yr
Elevation856 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.9%
EV Stations5
Did You Know?
The median home in Walker was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (50 miles).
35.0% of the population has a disability.