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About Walker
City in Iowa, United StatesWalker 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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Housing in Walker
The typical Walker home is worth about $291,000, up 5.3% in a year, 21% above the Iowa typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Walker
Full picture →Most working residents leave Walker for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cedar Rapids (45%), Center Point (7%) and Marion (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Health in Walker
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Walker
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Walker
Full climate →Walker has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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