Walker TownshipNE
A town of 206, settled in 1873.
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.
206 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 Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Walker Township.
Walker Township stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with fewer of its residents who live below the poverty line
Walker Township’s average commute comes in at 21 minutes. Half of commuters travel less than 29 miles. The top destinations are Columbus (16%), Omaha (12%) and Humphrey (7%).
| Walker Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The biggest natural risk in Walker Township is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Of the losses FEMA expects in Walker Township, 33% come from inland flooding and 22% from hail. Compared with 76% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in the town is higher. One declared disaster, in 2009, has brought federal aid to Walker Township households.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Fewer middle-aged adults than Nebraska overall
In Walker Township, 44% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Adults 35 to 64 are a quarter of residents (36% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (17% statewide).
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 12% and 58% women
The Census survey reached too few of Walker Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±23 points. Across Nebraska, 49.7% of residents are women.
| Walker Township | NE | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 18.9% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.6% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 1.2% | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.3% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.6% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.3% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.7% | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.6% | 25% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.2% | 21.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 18.8% | 11% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 29.5% | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.3% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Walker Township: four seasons and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 85° and January nights of 13°, with about 29 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Walker Township is
Walker Township beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. In Walker Township, 17% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, where Nebraska’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 23%. Among adults in the town, 30% sleep under 7 hours.
| Walker Township | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| What stands out | Walker Township | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Walker Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Walker Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Walker Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
100% 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 Nebraska, United States
Walker Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 205 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 202.
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- Area
- 54 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,768 ft
Questions about Walker Township
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Is Walker Township, NE a good place to live?
Walker Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.