Walker Township, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
660 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,068 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$657 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$537 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Anderson County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Anderson County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (64%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 30
Feb 2 3 34
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 6 0 73
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 3 0 44
Dec 2 4 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Greeley Elem
3 miles, N · 3.2star
Parker Elem
6 miles, E · 2.3star
Garnett Elementary School
8 miles, W · 2.8star
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Colleges

Ottawa University-Ottawa
21 miles, N · 1.9star
Allen County Community College
31 miles, SW · 1.9star
Baker University
32 miles, N · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Adventhealth Ottawa
21 miles, N · 5star
Miami County Medical Center
22 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
71 miles, NE · 3.7star
Joplin Regional Airport
88 miles, S · 1star
Manhattan Regional Airport
101 miles, NW · 1star
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