Walker Township, MO
Living in Walker Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute64
Public Transit1
Affordability98
Public Safety40
Airports29
Hospitals63
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
653Population+2 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate37%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector53%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Sales and office25%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$505Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$750K to $999K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
LP gas39%
Utility gas1%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walker Township
United States45
Missouri53
Vernon County71
Property Crime in Walker Township
United States48
Missouri54
Vernon County83
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walker Township
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding93
Tornado32
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walker Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walker Township, MO
Bible Baptist Academy
3 miles, SW
St Mary Elementary School
7 miles, SW
El Dorado Christian School
12 miles, E
Wings of Faith Academy
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Walker Township, MO
Pittsburg State University
42 miles, SW
Southwest Baptist University
49 miles, SE
Missouri Southern State University
56 miles, S
Ozark Christian College
56 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walker Township, MO
Nevada Regional Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
12 miles, E
Ellett Memorial Hospital
24 miles, NE
Bates County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Walker Township, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
53 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
64 miles, SE
Kansas City International Airport
101 miles, N
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
111 miles, S