Walker, IA Rankings


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Walker, IA is a small town located in Linn County with a population of just over 500 people. Despite its small size, Walker has been ranked highly by Best Places for its livability and quality of life. It scored an overall grade of A-, good schools (B+), low crime rates (A), high graduation rates (A+), access to amenities (B+), cost of living (F) and housing affordability (F). Walker is well known for its peaceful scenery, where residents can find numerous parks and nature reserves perfect for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, biking, and camping. The town also boasts plenty of cultural attractions including museums, art galleries, film festivals and music venues. With so many great features, Walker makes for an ideal place to call home – no matter what your needs may be.

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#65 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#84 Best Green Cities
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#87 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#207 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 16 years ago

I was raised in the Troy Mills area. When I was growing up the population was somewhere around 200 and that's probably pushing it. I don't know where you get your stats  More

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