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Walker, IA

Walker, IA.

Population: 1,833 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Walker, IA is $319,633 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $197,500 after a median 53 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$319,633

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$319,633
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.2%
10-year appreciation
+85.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$319,633
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$197,500
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+15.8%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, hail, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
130
Days with Moderate air quality
217
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,795
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,822

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Hannen Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-392 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
41.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,858
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
48.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
113,359
Average weekly wage
$1,269
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
443

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WalkerState medianUS median
Median home value$319,633$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$197,500$220,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,858$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Walker, IA?
$319,633.
What is the median sale price in Walker, IA?
$197,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Walker, IA?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Walker, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Walker, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, hail, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is Walker, IA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Walker, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Walker, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Walker, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Walker, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Walker, IA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Walker, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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