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About Walker
City in Minnesota, United StatesWalker is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 966 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Cass County. Walker is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area. Minnesota State Highways 34, 200, and 371 are three of the main routes in the city.
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Housing in Walker
The typical Walker home is worth about $365,000, up 3.5% in a year, close to the Minnesota typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Walker
Not graded
Walker has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Walker
Full picture →About one in 4 of Walker’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Shingobee (22%), Bemidji (6%) and Cass Lake (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Health in Walker
Compared with Minnesota
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Walker
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Walker
Full climate →Walker has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Walker
All Walker schools →School Grade C+
The public schools Walker’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 60% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.
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