The Town FilesWalker, Louisiana
Town in Livingston Parish · population 6,374 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $227,800
- Household income
- $80,707
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 30.9
Walker is a town of 6,374 people in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $227,800, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more upscale than 82% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 81% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 76% of Louisiana towns.
How Walker ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Walker is worth $227,800, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $80,707, which is more affordable than 61% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,028 a month. 70.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Walker | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,800 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,028 | $887 |
| Median household income | $80,707 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 70.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Walker
| People | Walker | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Walker
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 41.6°F. About 61.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 18 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walker since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 7, 2017 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 26 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 12, 2024.
Severe weather in Livingston Parish since 1996
Livingston Parish has been included in 52 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Livingston Parish
Livingston Parish had 31,123 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,193 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Walker itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Walker
9 public schools with 6,333 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker High School | 9-12 | 2,134 | 17.8 |
| Levi Milton Elementary School | PK-5 | 728 | 16.2 |
| Walker Elementary School | PK-5 | 695 | 14.8 |
| North Corbin Elementary School | PK-5 | 646 | 16.2 |
| North Corbin Junior High School | 6-8 | 604 | 17.3 |
| South Walker Elementary School | PK-5 | 569 | 14.2 |
| Walker Junior High | 6-8 | 511 | 18.3 |
| Westside Junior High School | 6-8 | 446 | 17.2 |
| Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near Walker
- Denham Springs, LA5.6 mi · 9,286 people · home $188,200
- Monticello, LA10.7 mi · 5,431 people · home $176,000
- Central, LA11.3 mi · 29,565 people · home $288,700
- Prairieville, LA13.2 mi · 33,197 people · home $317,400
- Merrydale, LA14.5 mi · 9,227 people · home $136,100
- Brownfields, LA15.9 mi · 5,145 people · home $207,200
- Baton Rouge, LA16.1 mi · 227,470 people · home $234,700
- Gardere, LA18.3 mi · 13,203 people · home $243,300
Walker questions
Is Walker, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Walker scores better for retirees than 5% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 32%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.9).
How much does a house cost in Walker?
The median owner-occupied home in Walker is valued at $227,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,707, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,028 a month.
What is the weather like in Walker?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 41.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Walker get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walker since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 7, 2017. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)