Walker TownshipIN
A town of 1,011. Nearly 0% of it is conserved land.
What makes Walker Township stand out
The 2 things Walker Township does most differently from other towns.
1,011 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Walker Township’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
The big draws around Walker Township: national parks, ski areas and well-known sights. Close and well known come first.
34 miPhoto credits
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Walker Township. Another town gets a different order.
0% of Walker Township is conserved land
3.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Walker Township beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Walker Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 77.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 8.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Walker Township
Most working residents leave Walker Township for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Rushville (15%), Shelbyville (13%) and Indianapolis (10%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Fewer middle-aged adults than Indiana overall, and fewer college graduates
Adults 35 to 64 are 33% of residents (37% statewide). 8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 30% across Indiana.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Walker Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.1% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.6% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.1% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.7% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.7% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 32.5% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 13.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 4.1% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.5% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Walker Township has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 800
- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 912 ft