Walker, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
371 Population 1,197/sq mi density
$29,922 Median Income $19,823 per capita
$610 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$29,922 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Walker enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,197/sq mi
Coordinates37.8986°N, 94.2322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (May) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2018.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 67 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 80 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 137 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 140 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 67 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 188 fatalities, 1,527 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 99 km 158
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 80 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 93 km 4
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 97 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 66 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 45 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 28 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 65 km 2
May 4, 1977 EF3 65 km 2
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,763 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,023 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,840 89 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 51 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 42 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 35 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 37 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,294 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 74 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 76 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 940 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 938 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 869 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 35 km
1994 UNNAMED 849 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 840 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 6.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in

Walker has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.8").

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