Walker, Louisiana

Population 6,126

Walker is located in Livingston Parish, LA. The population is 6,126, making Walker the 2nd largest city in Livingston Parish.

There are 9 public schools in Walker with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Walker is moderate , and there are 50 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Walker is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Walker property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Walker include Denham Springs, Livingston and Watson.

Walker Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 11.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.5%

Crime Rate

56.64% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 48
  • Violent Crimes: 524
  • Robbery: 32
  • Burglary: 524
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

83.41% Higher than national avg.
  • 50 offenders in Walker
  • 81.62 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

41 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 38

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Walker, LA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Walker's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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50 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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27 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Walker, LA issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Walker, LA issued 26 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $755
  • 1 Bedroom: $805
  • 2 Bedrooms: $945
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,200
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,480

Zip Codes

70754 70785

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Environmental Hazards

41 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Walker, LA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Walker, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.38°
  • February 55.22°
  • March 62.07°
  • April 69°
  • May 75.83°
  • June 83.07°
  • July 83.12°
  • August 83.48°
  • September 77.62°
  • October 68.25°
  • November 59.45°
  • December 53.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Walker, LA

Earthquakes
Walker, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Walker, LA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Walker, LA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Walker, LA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Walker, LA: $53,629

Unemployment

Unemployment in Walker is 2.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.29%
White Collar - 62.71%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Garret Graves

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

16 Cemeteries view all

9 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Walker, LA

0 Libraries view all

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1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Walker, LA
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