Walker, LA

Living in Walker

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 79
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 47
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Schools 85
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Residents

6.3k Population +271 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -12% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black12%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$3k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office25%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Taxicab<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$166k Median Home Value +$7.3k (2010–19)
41% Built 2000 or Later
$604 Median Monthly Rent +$145 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity75%
Utility gas25%

Crime

Violent Crime in Walker

United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
Livingston Parish40

Property Crime in Walker

United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
Livingston Parish70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (17%)(79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump86%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 6 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 67 5 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 7 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 82 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 5 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 52 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walker

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado33
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Hospitals

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Womans Hospital
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