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Walker

A township of 1,011 people in Rush County, Indiana
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails3.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Walker

Township in Indiana, United States
800Population
29.9 sq miArea
912 ftElevation

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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Living in Walker

Health in Walker

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 40% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Indiana

1better than IN·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Rush Memorial HospitalRushville · 7.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Meridian Health ServicesRushville · 8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46173, 46150, 46104 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Walker →

Natural hazards in Walker

47
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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