Walker County, Texas
Among the top 24% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
- top 3% for cost of living
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- bottom 1% for school quality
Walker County is a county in Texas with about 77,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, annual snowfall, and comfortable days. It rates lower on summer humidity and school quality.
Official websiteco.walker.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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73%47%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.6 in4.1 in
oppressive 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 97% of US counties
Home Value$187k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$976better than 25% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.18%better than 28% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden7.37%better than 81% of US counties
Unemployment7.0%better than 16% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.6 in75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 7% of US counties
Comfortable Days101 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.8better than 26% of US counties
School Quality26.2better than 1% of US counties
Violent Crime1167/100kbetter than 27% of US counties
Property Crime1585/100kbetter than 23% of US counties
Community
Population77,18277th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.514th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5283rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.4598th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3242nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)55.7%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)21.6%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 34% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 28% of US counties
Airport Distance57 mibetter than 76% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.1%better than 55% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.24better than 56% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 21% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Walker County an affordable place to live?
- Walker County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 97% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Walker County?
- The median home value in Walker County is $187k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Walker County?
- Median household income in Walker County is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Walker County?
- Median gross rent in Walker County is $976 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Walker County safe?
- Walker County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1167/100k (better than 27%). Property crime is 1585/100k.
- What is the weather like in Walker County?
- Walker County averages 84°F in July and 51°F in January, with 50.6 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Walker County?
- Public-school quality in Walker County is below average, scoring better than 1% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Walker County?
- The average one-way commute in Walker County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)