Walker TownshipIN
A town of 845, settled in 1833.
Is Walker Township a good place to live?
Walker Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
845 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Walker Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walker Township, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Walker Township.
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Walker Township’s workers commute out
The share of working residents in Walker Township who work locally is 1.3%, against 11% in Indiana’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. The median commute is under 18 miles. The top destinations are Rushville (15%), Shelbyville (13%) and Indianapolis (10%).
| Walker Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 11% | 8% |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Walker Township: four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 20 inches of snow, with January nights at 21° and July afternoons at 85°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Walker Township is
27% of Walker Township adults have been diagnosed with depression. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Walker Township is ahead of Indiana on 1 and behind on 8. The share of adults in Walker Township who smoke cigarettes is 19%, above both the Indiana town median (17%) and the median of U.S. towns (14%). Among adults in the town, 15% have diabetes and 41% have high blood pressure.
| Walker Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Walker Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 77.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Walker Township, with inland flooding at the top
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Walker Township than in 53% of U.S. communities. 55% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 23%. Since 2018, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out here.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0% of Walker Township is conserved land
3.4 miles of trail. For Walker Township, the trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Walker Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Walker Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Walker Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
99% of working residents leave Walker Township for work
Where Walker Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Walker Township
Township in Indiana, United States
Walker Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 800 and it contained 350 housing units. Walker Township was organized in 1826.
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- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 912 ft
Questions about Walker Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Walker Township, IN a good place to live?
Walker Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.