Walker, IA
Living in Walker
Bikeability10
Walkability23
Commute36
Public Transit16
Affordability70
Public Safety92
Airports14
Hospitals90
Colleges60
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Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
831Population+85 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate40%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$138kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$425Median Monthly Rent+$18 (2010–19)
90%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas2%
Utility gas73%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walker
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Linn County27
Property Crime in Walker
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Linn County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 22 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walker
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado26
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walker, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walker, IA
St Johns School
14 miles, NW
Independence Christian Academy
15 miles, N
Essential Montessori
18 miles, S
Xavier High School
18 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Walker, IA
Mount Mercy University
21 miles, S
Coe College
22 miles, S
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
24 miles, S
Cornell College
31 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walker, IA
Buchanan County Health Center
13 miles, N
Mental Health Institute
14 miles, NW
Virginia Gay Hospital
14 miles, SW
Regional Medical Center
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Walker, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
28 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
37 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
55 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
88 miles, SE