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Walker, MO

Population
199
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
855 ft
Median Rent
$663/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Walker

Walker is a quiet rural community in Vernon County, Missouri, located about ten miles northeast of Nevada. With roughly 200 residents, it offers a slow-paced lifestyle framed by open farmland and big Midwestern skies. Founded in 1870 during the expansion of the railroad, the town has kept its easygoing character, where neighbors know each other by name and life moves at a comfortable, unhurried pace.

The community is anchored by Northeast Vernon County Elementary School, which sits right in town on East Leslie Avenue. While Walker offers plenty of privacy and open space, everyday errands, grocery stores, and healthcare services are just a short drive away in Nevada, making it easy to enjoy country living without feeling cut off from the essentials.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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