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Walker, MO
City in Vernon County, Missouri.
Population
359
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,155
ZIP codes
0
Walker and its ZIP codes
Walker at a glance
- Walker is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Walker, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon County. PPP loans are for Walker.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,899
7,011 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $6,948 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Walker, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walker, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
29.8%
U.S. 12.8% +17.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Walker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarwoodVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| NevadaCity | 7.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Schell CityCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| MiloVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| El Dorado SpringsCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| MetzTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| RockvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Rich HillCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| MoundvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| SheldonCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| RichardsTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| StotesburyTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| BronaughCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| MilfordVillage | 22 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walker, MO in?
- Walker is in Vernon County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Walker, MO?
- About 359 people live in Walker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walker?
- Nearby places include Harwood (5.7 mi), Nevada (7.8 mi), Schell City (10 mi), Milo (11 mi), El Dorado Springs (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023