Walker, MO
Living in Walker
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
42
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
40
Airports
29
Hospitals
63
Colleges
13
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
282
Population
-75 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
-4 (2010–19)
2%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate50%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$26k
Median Household Income
-$12k (2010–19)
70%
Above Poverty
-10% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector62%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office30%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$44k
Median Home Value
-$2.8k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$520
Median Monthly Rent
+$234 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-27% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K56%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$750K to $999K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas34%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walker
United States45
Missouri53
Vernon County71
Property Crime in Walker
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
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding88
Tornado27
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walker, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walker, MO
Bible Baptist Academy
4 miles, SW
St Mary Elementary School
8 miles, SW
El Dorado Christian School
12 miles, E
Wings of Faith Academy
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Walker, MO
Pittsburg State University
43 miles, SW
Southwest Baptist University
49 miles, SE
Missouri Southern State University
57 miles, S
Ozark Christian College
57 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walker, MO
Nevada Regional Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
12 miles, E
Ellett Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE
Bates County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Walker, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
54 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
65 miles, SE
Kansas City International Airport
100 miles, N
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
112 miles, S