Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
674 people live in this town, settled in 1873.
No town among the 141 in Iowa we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Walker. Walker has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 505 in 1900, 688 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1903 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walker, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Walker.
For half of commuters, work is under 22 miles away. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Walker, above both Iowa’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Cedar Rapids (45%), Center Point (7%) and Marion (6%).
| Walker | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 14% | 8.5% | 11% |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The rent at the middle of the market for Walker comes to $808 a month, below both the Iowa town median ($911 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). For households here, the share who are owner-occupiers is 81%. Values rose 4.7% in the 12 months to September 2026.
| Walker | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $808 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Since 2009, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Walker. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 64% of U.S. communities. 40% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 18%. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Walker after 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2020.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Among adults in Walker, 15% say their health is fair or poor. Only 4 of the 141 Iowa towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Walker. In Walker, 31% of adults have high blood pressure, and 21% get no exercise outside work.
| Walker | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 35% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 26% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 19% |
| What stands out | Walker | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.5% | 11.6% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.3% | 7.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Walker Ball Diamonds | — | 5 |
| 2. Walker City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Walker; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Walker residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
Where Walker’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Iowa, United States
Walker is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population in 2020 was 688. It is part of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa metropolitan area.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Walker has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Lance Rozeboom and Luella Klein.