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A township of 492 people in Vernon County, Missouri

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About Walker

City in Missouri, United States

199Population

0.3 sq miArea

853 ftElevation

Walker is a city in Vernon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 199 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code64790

Area code417

Living in Walker

Housing in Walker

$213K▲ 9.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Walker home is worth about $213,000, up 9.5% in a year, 21% below the Missouri typical home.

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Health in Walker

Compared with Missouri

21worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

29.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethMO 15.8% · worse 14.6%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse 25.8%More smokersMO 16% · worse

Care nearby

Nevada Regional Medical CenterNevada · 7.6 mi · ER

Compass Health - NevadaNevada · 5.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64790, 64772 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Walker →

Natural hazards in Walker

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🥶 Cold waves

3Does Walker flood?paid flood claims since 2017 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 22 declared for Vernon County MapWalker vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Walker

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Walker has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 26°Winter

67° / 45°Spring

88° / 67°Summer

69° / 47°Fall

How much snow does Walker get?About 6 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 27, with the last in spring around Apr 7.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Walker

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School Grade D

The public schools Walker’s kids attend trail 94% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictNORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-ISchools1

Northeast Vernon Co. R-I High DHigh · Grades 7–12 · 92 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.