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There were 16 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 57.3% and the vacancy rate was 10.1%. Its population was 5,434 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0721 sources

Population5,508people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,193EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent649.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.97%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,156incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 27% belowOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Walnut Ridge?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Walnut Ridge.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$739 per month, while the median home value was US$117,900 in July 2026. 44.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Walnut Ridge recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet16Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan17Official · national market
Median gross rent$739/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent44.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)10.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,375 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)837.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent649.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Walnut Ridge a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student57%strong on education, weak on work · range 47–67%
Family70%strong on family, weak on cost · range 61–79%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 43–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 68 of 5,508 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$45,027 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Walnut Ridge is 5.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income45,027 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband66.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet9.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,193 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)18Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,935 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate4.97 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Walnut Ridge?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,935 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,412of €2,331 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,331
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €838
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,412
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Walnut Ridge Salary needed to live in Walnut Ridge

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Walnut Ridge. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Walnut Ridge. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents26.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents16 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,777 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Walnut Ridge when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWalnut Ridge highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Walnut Ridge highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Walnut Ridge1,156
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,156 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City6Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents219.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time23.61 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Walnut Ridge. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Walnut Ridge.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.56 · Feb 10.22 · Mar 15.61 · Apr 21.56 · May 25.89 · Jun 30.56 · Jul 32.11 · Aug 31.56 · Sep 28.17 · Oct 22.44 · Nov 14.89 · Dec 9.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00035820 (POCAHONTAS 1)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.44 · Feb -1.61 · Mar 3.06 · Apr 8.06 · May 13.56 · Jun 18.44 · Jul 20.72 · Aug 19.78 · Sep 15.33 · Oct 8.44 · Nov 2.5 · Dec -1.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00035820 (POCAHONTAS 1)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 106.7 · Feb 106.2 · Mar 125.7 · Apr 141.2 · May 140.5 · Jun 90.42 · Jul 110.5 · Aug 106.7 · Sep 97.79 · Oct 104.6 · Nov 129.8 · Dec 118.6 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00030746 (BLACK ROCK)13Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading30.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.98 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,020 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.69 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.62 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.7 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.9 °C, Werl (Germany) ±5.0 °C, Markham (Canada) ±5.0 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±5.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents68 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population5,508 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value117,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes57.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate54.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage70.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance12.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher22.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,326 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home0.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans87.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Walnut Ridge

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Pocahontas as a Walnut Ridge alternative in the same region

21 km away, better on 1 of 3 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,130 (2024) Pocahontas vs 1,156 (2025) Walnut Ridgeno percentage
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,379 Pocahontas vs €2,193 Walnut Ridge+9%
  • Unemployment: 5.6% Pocahontas vs 5.0% Walnut Ridge+12%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,935 Pocahontas vs €2,935 Walnut Ridgesame level
Full comparisonMore about Pocahontas

Draper as a Walnut Ridge alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1886 km, better on 2 of 2 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €2,193 Walnut Ridge+89%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 5.0% Walnut Ridge−52%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 (2024) Draper vs 1,156 (2025) Walnut Ridgeno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Cities near Walnut Ridge

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Gifford5,511 residentsSt. Robert5,511 residentsWaynesboro5,511 residentsWhiteland5,511 residentsHollywood5,503 residentsSelinsgrove5,501 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Walnut Ridge?

The median gross salary is 2,935 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Walnut Ridge?

The unemployment rate is 4.97 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Walnut Ridge?

Police recorded 1,156 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Walnut Ridge?

The published population is 5,508 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Walnut Ridge?

68 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Walnut Ridge a good place to live?

Walnut Ridge may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Walnut Ridge?

Pocahontas is near Walnut Ridge. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00030746 (BLACK ROCK) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00035820 (POCAHONTAS 1) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  6. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  7. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  10. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  11. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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