Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Population 4,859

Walnut Ridge is located in Lawrence County, AR. The population is 4,859, making Walnut Ridge the largest city in Lawrence County.

There are 2 public schools in Walnut Ridge with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Walnut Ridge is very low , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Walnut Ridge is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Walnut Ridge property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Walnut Ridge include Campbell Township, College City and Hoxie.

Walnut Ridge Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.7%

Crime Rate

36.21% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 159
  • Violent Crimes: 219
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 398
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 817

Registered Offenders

24.01% Lower than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in Walnut Ridge
  • 10.29 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

58 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 53

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Arkansas unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Walnut Ridge, AR and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Walnut Ridge's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2010, the city of Walnut Ridge, AR issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2009, the city of Walnut Ridge, AR issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $550
  • 1 Bedroom: $650
  • 2 Bedrooms: $830
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,080
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,390

Zip Codes

72433 72476

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Environmental Hazards

58 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Walnut Ridge, AR has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Walnut Ridge, AR is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
    Walnut Ridge, AR is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.88°
  • February 41.98°
  • March 53.38°
  • April 61.07°
  • May 69.83°
  • June 80.6°
  • July 82.15°
  • August 80.72°
  • September 72.82°
  • October 61.1°
  • November 50.6°
  • December 40.65°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Walnut Ridge, AR

Earthquakes
Walnut Ridge, AR has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Walnut Ridge, AR has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Walnut Ridge, AR has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Walnut Ridge, AR has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Walnut Ridge, AR: $39,111

Unemployment

Unemployment in Walnut Ridge is 3.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.20%
White Collar - 55.80%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Asa Hutchinson
  • Sen. John Boozman
  • Sen. Tom Cotton

City Representatives

  • Rick Crawford

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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24 Cemeteries view all

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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