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Kent County

Population in July 2009: 23,802. Population change since 2000: +9.0%
 

Males: 11,764  (49.4%)
Females: 12,038  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  32.4 years
Michigan median age:  35.5 years

Zip codes: 49504.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $47,290 (it was $44,818 in 2000)
Walker:

$47,290
Michigan:

$45,255
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,279

Walker city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $151,132 (it was $117,700 in 2000)
Walker:

$151,132
Michigan:

$132,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $162,455; Detached houses: $171,341; Townhouses or other attached units: $171,618; In 2-unit structures: $203,205; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $108,740; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $121,397; Mobile homes: $39,466

Median gross rent in 2009: $624.

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  • White alone - 21,774 (92.4%)
  • Hispanic - 680 (2.9%)
  • Black alone - 349 (1.5%)
  • Asian alone - 300 (1.3%)
  • Two or more races - 307 (1.3%)
  • American alone - 126 (0.5%)
  • Other race alone - 35 (0.1%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Walker: 86.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Dutch (25.0%), German (22.5%), Polish (15.4%), Irish (12.1%), English (8.1%), French (4.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 742 feet

Land area: 25.2 square miles.

Population density: 946 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Walker:

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Walker city:

  • Never married: 30.7%
  • Now married: 53.5%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

696 residents are foreign born (1.4% Asia, 0.8% Europe, 0.6% Latin America).

This city:  3.2%
Michigan:  5.3%


According to our research there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Walker, Michigan in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Walker to the number of sex offenders is 1400 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,949 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,483 (1.0%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Grand Rapids, MI (5.0 miles , pop. 197,800).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (112.1 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (127.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Comstock Park, MI (2.1 miles ), Grand Rapids, MI (2.2 miles ), Grandville, MI (2.6 miles ), Northview, MI (2.6 miles ), Wyoming, MI (2.7 miles ), East Grand Rapids, MI (2.8 miles ), Jenison, MI (2.8 miles ), Allendale, MI (3.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 134 buildings, average cost: $94,000
  • 1997: 123 buildings, average cost: $117,700
  • 1998: 139 buildings, average cost: $119,200
  • 1999: 142 buildings, average cost: $126,300
  • 2000: 129 buildings, average cost: $108,000
  • 2001: 139 buildings, average cost: $121,300
  • 2002: 181 buildings, average cost: $125,700
  • 2003: 137 buildings, average cost: $129,800
  • 2004: 144 buildings, average cost: $131,800
  • 2005: 133 buildings, average cost: $120,600
  • 2006: 73 buildings, average cost: $153,100
  • 2007: 46 buildings, average cost: $158,500
  • 2008: 19 buildings, average cost: $168,600
  • 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $127,400
  • 2010: 27 buildings, average cost: $148,000

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Latitude: 43.00 N, Longitude: 85.74 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +8,951 (+41.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,396 (20.0%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 616

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Walker, Michigan accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.8%
Michigan:

11.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Walker by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Murders 00003000100
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.013.00.00.00.04.20.00.0
Rapes 12157131211141312218
per 100,000 60.373.031.958.951.947.260.055.650.487.833.4
Robberies 109104122024121077
per 100,000 50.243.845.518.151.985.9102.951.442.029.329.3
Assaults 3631293024302024193822
per 100,000 180.8151.0132.1135.8103.9128.885.7102.779.9158.892.0
Burglaries 1019611415313813312312711798103
per 100,000 507.4467.5519.2692.7597.2571.2527.1543.6491.7409.6430.6
Thefts 851757836931909801852893885809738
per 100,000 4274.93686.43807.44215.03933.73440.33651.33822.43719.43381.03085.5
Auto thefts 3739514443313235282823
per 100,000 185.9189.9232.3199.2186.1133.1137.1149.8117.7117.096.2
Arson 23184533129
per 100,000 10.014.64.636.217.321.512.912.84.28.437.6
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 304.7282.2259.1296.9301.9263.6275.3269.1256.3269.7204.3

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime in Walker detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 34 (33 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.39
Michigan average:

1.88

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +4,500 (+25.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (29%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Wholesale trade (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (22%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Walker-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Michigan state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the Walker city center killed 5 people and injured 142 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1956, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.5 miles away from the city center killed 18 people and injured 340 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Walker-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Michigan state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 59.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kent County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Wind: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Walker:

  • SAINT MARY'S HEALTH CARE (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
  • SPECTRUM HEALTH - BUTTERWORTH CAMPUS (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
  • ZEELAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; ZEELAND, MI)

Political contributions by individuals in Walker, MI

Amtrak stations near Walker:

  • 5 miles: GRAND RAPIDS (MARKET & WEALTHY STS.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: ROCKFORD (39 S. MAIN ST.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.


Local government website: www.ci.walker.mi.us

College/University in Walker:

  • Regency Beauty Institute-Grand Rapids (Full-time enrollment: 92; Location: 3583 Alpine Ave; Private, for-profit; Website: www.regencybeauty.com)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Walker:

  • Grand Rapids Community College (about 5 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; Full-time enrollment: 7,546)
  • Grand Valley State University (about 9 miles; Allendale, MI; FT enrollment: 19,392)
  • Calvin College (about 10 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 3,895)
  • Davenport University (about 15 miles; Grand Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 3,488)
  • Hope College (about 24 miles; Holland, MI; FT enrollment: 3,114)
  • Baker College of Muskegon (about 29 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 4,104)
  • Muskegon Community College (about 29 miles; Muskegon, MI; FT enrollment: 2,118)

Public high school in Walker:

Public elementary/middle school in Walker:

See full list of schools located in Walker, School District: KENOWA HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS


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Notable locations in Walker: Lincoln Country Club (A), Greenbridge Country Club (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Walker include: Bristolwood Church (A), Fairview Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Brooklawn Cemetery (1), River Bend Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: York Creek (A), Brandywine Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Walker: Johnson Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Kent County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.6. This is about average.
City:

32.6
U.S.:

32.0
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2004 was 0.00937. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00937
U.S.:

0.05221
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.277. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.277
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.912. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.912
U.S.:

2.433
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.41. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.41
U.S.:

9.59
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 14.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

14.3
U.S.:

11.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Walker that have no violations reported:

  • HOPE PROTESTANT REF. CHURCH (Population served: 450, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • NEAL FONGER AMER LEG POST 179 (Population served: 90, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.4%
(10.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 26.2% for Black residents, 6.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 10.3% for American Indian residents, 10.3% for other race residents, 14.5% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Michigan:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.1%
Whole state:  68.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.9%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Walker, MI

People in group quarters in Walker:

  • 184 people in nursing homes
  • 78 people in other group homes
  • 22 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 13 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 6 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Walker compared to Michigan state average:

Walker, Michigan environmental map by EPA

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  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.


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Banks with branches in Walker (2011 data):

  • The Huntington National Bank: Standale Branch, Standale Branch, Standale Branch, Standale Branch. Info updated 10/05/2009: Bank assets: $52,704.0 mil, Deposits: $42,052.2 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 842 total offices, Holding Company: Huntington Bancshares Incorporated
  • Independent Bank: Standale Branch at 4525 Lake Michigan Dr, branch established on 12/12/2005. Info updated 10/20/2010: Bank assets: $2,737.2 mil, Deposits: $2,389.3 mil, headquarters in Ionia, MI, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 111 total offices, Holding Company: Independent Bank Corporation
  • Macatawa Bank: Walker Branch at 2750 Walker Nw, branch established on 02/16/2004. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $1,609.3 mil, Deposits: $1,281.4 mil, headquarters in Holland, MI, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices, Holding Company: Macatawa Bank Corporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Walker, Michigan:

  • Motel 6 - Walker, 777 Three Mile Rd, Walker, MI 49504 , Phone: (616) 784-9375
  • Baymont Inn & Suites Grand Rapids Walker, 2151 Holton CT NW, Walker, MI 49544 , Phone: (616) 735-9595
  • Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids North, 358 River Rdg Drive NW, Walker, MI 49544 , Phone: (616) 647-4100, Fax: (616) 647-4101
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Walker, Michigan

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Walker travel time to work - commute
Walker mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (92%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Kent County Michigan:


2008 Presidential Election results in Kent County Michigan:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Walker:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.86%
Here52.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchChristian Reformed Church in North AmericaReformed Church in AmericaGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesUnited Methodist Church
Adherents37.8%16.1%5.8%3.8%3.5%
Congregations8.4%17.6%7.7%7.2%8.1%
Name Non-Charismatic Churches Independent Charismatic Churches IndependentEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents3.2%3.1%2.5%2.4%21.8%
Congregations1.4%0.7%2.9%3.4%42.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 118
This county:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 18
Kent County:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 54
Kent County:

0.90 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 130
This county:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 403
Kent County:

6.69 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.1%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Kent County:

15.7%
State:

13.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 9$40,259$53,6793$5,938
Other Government Administration 14$68,634$58,82910$9,077
Judicial and Legal 6$22,767$45,5341$1,525
Police Protection - Officers 38$193,552$61,1220$0
Police - Other 9$29,262$39,0161$2,139
Firefighters 7$33,980$58,25150$29,889
Fire - Other 1$3,487$41,8440$0
Streets and Highways 18$72,867$48,5780$0
Parks and Recreation 7$23,150$39,68648$25,476
Other and Unallocable 3$9,000$36,0000$0
Totals for Government 112$496,958$53,246113$74,044

Walker government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $633,000 ($26.59)
  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $711,000 ($29.87)
    All Other: $200,000 ($8.40)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,280,000 ($53.78)
    Sewerage: $38,000 ($1.60)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $4,092,000 ($171.92)
    Regular Highways: $2,218,000 ($93.19)
    General - Other: $1,688,000 ($70.92)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,473,000 ($61.89)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,397,000 ($58.69)
    Central Staff Services: $938,000 ($39.41)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $889,000 ($37.35)
    Financial Administration: $575,000 ($24.16)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $395,000 ($16.60)
    General Public Buildings: $356,000 ($14.96)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $183,000 ($7.69)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $569,000 ($23.91)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $34,000 ($1.43)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,064,000 ($506.85)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $1,008,000 ($42.35)
    Rents: $362,000 ($15.21)
    Interest Earnings: $285,000 ($11.97)
    Special Assessments: $183,000 ($7.69)
    General Revenue, NEC: $78,000 ($3.28)
    Donations From Private Sources: $24,000 ($1.01)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,186,000 ($764.05)
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,155,000 ($678.72)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $14,095,000 ($592.18)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $80,000 ($3.36)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,073,000 ($255.15)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $428,000 ($17.98)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,741,000 ($73.15)
    Highways: $1,580,000 ($66.38)
    All Other: $6,000 ($0.25)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $7,694,000 ($323.25)
    Property: $2,159,000 ($90.71)
    Other License: $515,000 ($21.64)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $12,000 ($0.50)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,529,000 ($274.30)

5.06% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,235 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.06%
Michigan average:

5.24%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($289 average AGI)
Kent County:

0.09%
Michigan average:

0.10%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Ottawa County, MI  0.82% ($36,905 average AGI)
from Allegan County, MI  0.21% ($30,313)
from Montcalm County, MI  0.19% ($30,428)


5.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,730 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.54%
Michigan average:

5.98%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($335 average AGI)
Kent County:

0.06%
Michigan average:

0.05%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Ottawa County, MI  0.94% ($48,103 average AGI)
to Allegan County, MI  0.24% ($40,250)
to Montcalm County, MI  0.23% ($33,522)

Strongest AM radio stations in Walker:

  • WOOD (1300 AM; 20 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTKG (1230 AM; 1 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBBL (1340 AM; 1 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFUR (1570 AM; 1 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI)
  • WMJH (810 AM; daytime; 4 kW; ROCKFORD, MI)
  • WGVU (1480 AM; 5 kW; KENTWOOD, MI; Owner: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY B OF C)
  • WNWZ (1410 AM; 1 kW; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.)
  • WJNZ (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; KENTWOOD, MI; Owner: GOODRICH RADIO, LLC)
  • WYGR (1530 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WYOMING, MI; Owner: WYGR BROADCASTING)
  • WPNW (1260 AM; 10 kW; ZEELAND, MI; Owner: LANSER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WMFN (640 AM; 1 kW; ZEELAND, MI; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Walker:

  • WTRV (100.5 FM; WALKER, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.)
  • WLHT-FM (95.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.)
  • WFGR (98.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.)
  • WFUR-FM (102.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: FURNITURE CITY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W214AY (90.7 FM; WALKER, MI; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WBLU-FM (88.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP)
  • WBFX (101.3 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLAV-FM (96.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGRD-FM (97.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF GRAND RAPIDS, INC.)
  • WOOD-FM (105.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCSG (91.3 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY.)
  • WVTI (96.1 FM; HOLLAND, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAYG (89.9 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKLQ (94.5 FM; HOLLAND, MI; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYCE (88.1 FM; WYOMING, MI; Owner: GRAND RAPIDS CABLE ACCESS CENTER)
  • WGVU-FM (88.5 FM; ALLENDALE, MI; Owner: BD OF CONTROL,GRAND VALLEY ST UNIV.)
  • WGNB (89.3 FM; ZEELAND, MI; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WSNX-FM (104.5 FM; MUSKEGON, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVGR (104.1 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN)
  • WBCT (93.7 FM; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Walker:

  • WXSP-CA (Channel 15; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • W48CL (Channel 48; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WUHQ-LP (Channel 29; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: P & P CABLE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WTLJ (Channel 54; MUSKEGON, MI; Owner: TCT OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WGVU-TV (Channel 35; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WOGC-CA (Channel 25; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WOLP-CA (Channel 27; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WWMT (Channel 3; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WZZM-TV (Channel 13; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS CORP. OF OKLAHOMA, INC.)
  • WXMI (Channel 17; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WOHO-CA (Channel 33; HOLLAND, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WOOD-TV (Channel 8; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • W19BA (Channel 19; GRAND RAPIDS, MI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W44BQ (Channel 44; MOUNT PLEASANT, MI; Owner: NTN/SAGINAW, INC.)
  • WLLA (Channel 64; KALAMAZOO, MI; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.)
  • WOTV (Channel 41; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WZPX (Channel 43; BATTLE CREEK, MI; Owner: PAXSON BATTLE CREEK LICENSE, INC.)
  • WOMS-CA (Channel 29; MUSKEGON, MI; Owner: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • W67DN (Channel 67; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Walker fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 44
Total length: 329 meters (1,079ft)
Total costs: $320,000
Total average daily traffic: 1,133,111
Total average daily truck traffic: 91,400

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1900-1909: 1
  • 1910-1919: 0
  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 0
  • 1960-1969: 38
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 0
  • 1990-1999: 0
  • 2000-2010: 2
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Walker, MI

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Walker)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Walker, MI)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Walker)


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: C23 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 616KC , Serial Number: M-1726, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Benjamin Ross Terry, 1925 Kinney Ave Nw, Walker, MI 49534
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/28/1998
  • Aircraft: 120 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 76550 , Serial Number: 10986, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 02/14/1956
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Bruce D Trustee Meyer, 1251 3 Mile Rd Nw, Walker, MI 49544, Other Owners: Eileen J Trustee Meyer
  • Aircraft: PA-28-236 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8153Z , Serial Number: 28-8011087, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 01/21/1980
    Registrant (Corporation): Enersave LLC, 3718 Dykstra Dr Nw, Walker, MI 49534



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED100$119,607102$105,223572$134,50523$48,09319$77,9825$16,600
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED8$102,5116$71,58241$137,7830$01$63,0001$2,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED20$97,6179$117,903122$151,26211$36,7020$02$37,750
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN16$108,27110$130,551131$147,0934$119,9082$186,5000$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$97,0001$125,00023$141,3391$155,2200$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0115.00 , 0116.00, 0117.01, 0117.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED18$176,87923$144,952
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$167,0769$167,229
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$163,8203$232,730
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$07$135,589
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0115.00 , 0116.00, 0117.01, 0117.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 62
  • Hazardous Condition: 79
  • Service Call: 39
  • Good Intent Call: 9

Incident types - Walker


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Walker, MI
Businesses in Walker, MI
NameCountNameCount
Arby's2McDonald's2
Baymont Inn1Office Depot1
Bed Bath & Beyond1OfficeMax1
Blockbuster1Qdoba Mexican Grill1
Budget Car Rental1Quality1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Rue211
GNC1Starbucks1
GameStop1T-Mobile1
H&R Block1T.J.Maxx1
Holiday Inn1Target1
Home Depot1U-Haul1
KFC1Walgreens1
Kohl's1Wendy's2

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