Walnut Ridge, AR
Living in Walnut Ridge
Bikeability
13
Walkability
27
Commute
87
Public Transit
10
Affordability
100
Public Safety
68
Airports
29
Hospitals
20
Colleges
18
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.1k
Population
+216 (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
-9 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$19k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
76%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office32%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$90k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$379
Median Monthly Rent
+$73 (2010–19)
44%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity24%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walnut Ridge
United States45
Arkansas71
Lawrence County24
Property Crime in Walnut Ridge
United States48
Arkansas71
Lawrence County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walnut Ridge
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding65
Tornado27
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walnut Ridge, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walnut Ridge, AR
St Paul Catholic School
12 miles, N
Ridgefield Christian School
21 miles, SE
Crowley's Ridge Academy
22 miles, E
Montessori School of Jonesboro
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Walnut Ridge, AR
Williams Baptist University
3 miles, N
Crowley's Ridge College
20 miles, E
Arkansas State University-Main Campus
22 miles, SE
Lyon College
44 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walnut Ridge, AR
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SW
Five Rivers Medical Center
14 miles, N
St Bernards Medical Center
22 miles, SE
Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc
23 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Walnut Ridge, AR
Memphis International Airport
90 miles, SE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
110 miles, NE
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport-Adams Field
118 miles, SW
Barkley Regional Airport
138 miles, NE