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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.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code64790
Area code417
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Most working residents leave Walker for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Nevada (30%), Springfield (9%) and El Dorado Springs (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Nevada
30%
Springfield
9%
El Dorado Springs
6%
Joplin
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Walker →

Health in Walker

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20worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Nevada Regional Medical CenterNevada · 8.5 mi · ER
Compass Health - NevadaNevada · 6.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Walker · CMS · HRSAHealth in Walker →

Natural hazards in Walker

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards 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
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Nearest: Nevada Public LibraryNevada · 8.1 miles · 48 hrs a week

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