Walker County, TX

Living in Walker County

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Bikeability 22
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Walkability 47
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 60
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Schools 28
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Residents

72k Population +6k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
60% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black23%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate40%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$9.5k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service28%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$152k Median Home Value +$46k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$764 Median Monthly Rent +$195 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity84%
LP gas5%
Utility gas10%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Walker County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Walker County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 4 0
Feb 53 3 0
Mar 60 4 0
Apr 67 3 0
May 75 4 0
Jun 81 5 0
Jul 83 3 0
Aug 84 3 0
Sep 78 4 0
Oct 69 5 0
Nov 59 5 0
Dec 51 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walker County

Inland Flooding65
Tornado27
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Walker County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Walker County, TX

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Faith Lutheran School
3 miles, SW
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Tomorrow's Promise
4 miles, SE
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Alpha Omega Academy
4 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Walker County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Walker County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Walker County, TX

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Easterwood Field
48 miles, W
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