Walker Township, IN
Living in Walker Township
Bikeability2
Walkability1
Commute10
Public Transit5
Affordability67
Public Safety95
Airports76
Hospitals67
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.6kPopulation+81 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate45%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office17%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$185kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$626Median Monthly Rent-$148 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas50%
Utility gas30%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walker Township
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Jasper County9
Property Crime in Walker Township
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Jasper County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walker Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding69
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walker Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walker Township, IN
De Motte Christian School
8 miles, NW
Covenant Christian High School
9 miles, NW
St Augustine Elementary School
14 miles, S
St Peter Lutheran School
15 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Walker Township, IN
Valparaiso University
23 miles, N
DeVry University-Indiana
27 miles, NW
Indiana University-Northwest
33 miles, NW
Purdue University Northwest
38 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walker Township, IN
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
15 miles, S
Franciscan Health Crown Point
24 miles, NW
Porter-Starke Services Inc
24 miles, N
Pulaski Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Walker Township, IN
South Bend International Airport
55 miles, NE
Chicago Midway International Airport
58 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
73 miles, NW
Fort Wayne International Airport
97 miles, E