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Walnut Ridge, AR


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Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, in Lawrence county, is 21 miles NW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 81 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 4,925 people in the city.

The People and Families of Walnut Ridge

In Walnut Ridge, about 53% of adults are married. In Walnut Ridge, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Walnut Ridge has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walnut Ridge had a median family income of $36,735. Walnut Ridge has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,460) in Walnut Ridge. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Walnut Ridge.

Walnut Ridge Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Walnut Ridge is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Walnut Ridge, 95% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Walnut Ridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Walnut Ridge Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Walnut Ridge Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Walnut Ridge Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Walnut Ridge Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Walnut Ridge Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Walnut Ridge People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Walnut Ridge Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Walnut Ridge Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Walnut Ridge, AR

Comparing Walnut Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men59
Racial Diversity32
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty48
Median Family Income47
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone910
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime89

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