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Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

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Population in 2022: 5,492 (85% urban, 15% rural).
Population change since 2000: +11.5%
 
Males: 2,778  (50.6%)
Females: 2,714  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

39.4 years
Arkansas median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 72476.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $45,213 (it was $28,953 in 2000)
Walnut Ridge:

$45,213
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,014 (it was $14,974 in 2000)

Walnut Ridge city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,654 (it was $51,400 in 2000)
Walnut Ridge:

$96,654
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $143,298; detached houses: $144,961; mobile homes: $56,135

Median gross rent in 2022: $686.

March 2022 cost of living index in Walnut Ridge: 77.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.0%
(21.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Walnut Ridge, AR (2022)
    • 4,94090.5%White alone
    • 1362.5%Hispanic
    • 1242.3%Black alone
    • 1172.1%Two or more races
    • 110.2%American Indian alone
    • 50.09%Asian alone



According to our research of Arkansas and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Walnut Ridge is 297 to 1.


Crime rates in Walnut Ridge by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		2
(43.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(41.3)		0
(0.0)		6
(126.7)		4
(85.2)		6
(129.6)		3
(64.7)		5
(99.7)		2
(39.8)		4
(79.6)		2
(38.9)		2
(36.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(20.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.5)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		9
(194.1)		3
(61.3)		5
(101.5)		8
(165.2)		6
(127.3)		10
(211.2)		8
(170.4)		16
(345.6)		13
(280.3)		10
(199.5)		9
(179.3)		19
(378.3)		23
(447.7)		16
(291.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		32
(690.3)		23
(470.3)		30
(608.9)		19
(392.4)		27
(572.8)		15
(316.8)		23
(489.9)		21
(453.6)		20
(431.2)		19
(379.0)		22
(438.3)		19
(378.3)		15
(292.0)		20
(364.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		45
(970.7)		24
(490.8)		34
(690.1)		55
(1,136)		54
(1,146)		74
(1,563)		51
(1,086)		73
(1,577)		59
(1,272)		53
(1,057)		42
(836.8)		35
(696.8)		51
(992.8)		23
(418.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		2
(43.1)		3
(61.3)		1
(20.3)		1
(20.7)		1
(21.2)		4
(84.5)		3
(63.9)		4
(86.4)		2
(43.1)		3
(59.8)		8
(159.4)		6
(119.5)		5
(97.3)		9
(163.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)		2
(43.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(21.1)		1
(21.3)		1
(21.6)		2
(43.1)		3
(59.8)		0
(0.0)		1
(19.9)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.2)
City-Data.com crime index163.969.792.1146.8113.1235.1185.1274.5192.3193.3144.7203.3194.5142.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Walnut Ridge, AR

Crime rate in Walnut Ridge detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 9 (9 officers - 8 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.75
Arkansas average:

2.25
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Ancestries: American (29.9%), English (14.0%), German (13.8%), Irish (11.4%), Italian (1.8%), Swedish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/29/1880

Elevation: 270 feet

Land area: 11.6 square miles.

Population density: 475 people per square mile   (low).

Walnut Ridge, Arkansas map

108 residents are foreign born

This city:

2.0%
Arkansas:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $501 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $435 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (22.4 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (86.2 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (402.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Hoxie, AR (1.4 miles ),
College City, AR (1.9 miles ),
Portia, AR (2.5 miles ),
Minturn, AR (2.8 miles),
Black Rock, AR (2.9 miles ),
Sedgwick, AR (2.9 miles),
Powhatan, AR (3.0 miles),
O'Kean, AR (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 36.07 N, Longitude: 90.96 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +858 (+15.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,157 (49.8%)

Area code: 870

Distribution of median household income in Walnut Ridge, AR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Walnut Ridge, AR in 2022
Walnut Ridge satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $162,300
  • 2021: 12 buildings, average cost: $154,500
  • 2020: 7 buildings, average cost: $177,900
  • 2019: 11 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $78,900
  • 2017: 10 buildings, average cost: $147,100
  • 2016: 12 buildings, average cost: $116,800
  • 2015: 8 buildings, average cost: $219,600
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,600
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $62,500
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $170,500
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $87,800
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $148,800
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $126,300
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $87,000
  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $86,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Walnut Ridge, AR residents
Average permit cost in Walnut Ridge, AR
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Arkansas:

3.4%
Historical population in Walnut Ridge, AR
Historical housing units in Walnut Ridge, AR

Population change in the 1990s: +463 (+10.4%).
Most common industries in Walnut Ridge, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Machinery (6.7%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (9.1%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.6%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Machinery (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Walnut Ridge, AR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Cashiers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Carpenters (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)

Average climate in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Walnut Ridge-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/26/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.8 miles away from the Walnut Ridge city center killed 3 people and injured 289 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F4 tornado 26.8 miles away from the city center killed 35 people and injured 364 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Walnut Ridge-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 460% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 46.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.8 miles away from Walnut Ridge center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 109.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 66.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 01:00:11, a magnitude 4.5 (4.1 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 41.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 91.9 miles away from Walnut Ridge center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lawrence County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 9, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Walnut Ridge topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Walnut Ridge:

  • LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Government - Local, provides emergency services, 1309 WEST MAIN)
  • LAWRENCE COUNTY HEALTH UNIT (1050 WEST FREE STREET)
  • LAWRENCE HALL EAST (311 NORTHWEST 2ND)
  • LAWRENCE HALL NURSING CENTER (1051 WEST FREE STREET)
  • WALNUT RIDGE CONVALESCENT CENTER (1500 W MAIN)
  • WALNUT RIDGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (1500 WEST MAIN)

Airports and heliports located in Walnut Ridge:

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Amtrak station:

WALNUT RIDGE (HWY. 67 AT MAIN ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

College/University in Walnut Ridge:

  • Williams Baptist College (Full-time enrollment: 516; Location: 60 W Fulbright Avenue; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.wbcoll.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Walnut Ridge:

  • Arkansas State University-Main Campus (about 23 miles; Jonesboro, AR; Full-time enrollment: 12,323)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 57 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • Harding University (about 72 miles; Searcy, AR; FT enrollment: 5,360)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 83 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)
  • Rhodes College (about 84 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • University of Memphis (about 86 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)
  • Arkansas State University-Beebe (about 87 miles; Beebe, AR; FT enrollment: 3,387)

Public high school in Walnut Ridge:

Public elementary/middle school in Walnut Ridge:

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Library in Walnut Ridge:

  • LAWRENCE COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $359,076; Location: 1315 WEST MAIN; 58,204 books; 10 e-books; 1,177 audio materials; 1,859 video materials; 7 local licensed databases; 82 state licensed databases; 92 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Walnut Ridge: Walnut Ridge City Hall (A), Lawrence County Courthouse (B), Sheltering Arms Nursing Home (C), Lawrence County Library (D), Walnut Ridge Fire Department Station 1 (E), Lawrence County Sheriff's Office (F), Walnut Ridge Police Department (G), Arkansas Excellent Transport (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Clark Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Walnut Ridge include: White Oak Church (A), Main Street Church of Christ (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Lawrence Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Walnut Ridge: Stewart Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Phillips Motel (501 Highway 67 North).

Court: Lawrence-County - Municipal Court Clerk (201 Southwest 2nd Street).

Birthplace of: Ehron VonAllen - Musician, James T. Conway - 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Lawrence County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.7%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.3%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Walnut Ridge in 2010:

  • 258 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 32 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 12 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness

People in group quarters in Walnut Ridge in 2000:

  • 253 people in nursing homes
  • 30 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 17 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 7 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped

Banks with branches in Walnut Ridge (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of Lawrence County at Walnut Ridge: North Branch at 900 Highway 67 North, branch established on 1974/06/14; The First National Bank Of Lawrence at 202 West Main Street, branch established on 1919/03/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $186.9 mil, Deposits: $166.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: First National Capital Corporation
  • Iberiabank: 123 Sw Third St Branch at 123 Southwest Third Street, branch established on 1935/04/01. Info updated 2011/06/08: Bank assets: $11,676.7 mil, Deposits: $9,387.9 mil, headquarters in Lafayette, LA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: Iberiabank Corporation
  • Regions Bank: Walnut Ridge Branch at 212 West Walnut Street, branch established on 1901/03/23. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Walnut Ridge:

Marital status in Walnut Ridge, AR
  • Never married: 30.4%
  • Now married: 44.5%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 15.8%

For population 25 years and over in Walnut Ridge:

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
Arkansas average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Walnut Ridge
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Walnut Ridge, AR (based on Lawrence County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,07858
Mainline Protestant1,03812
Catholic851
Other11
None8,213-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Lawrence County:

1.19 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Lawrence County:

5.35 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Lawrence County:

4.16 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.5%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.6%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lawrence County:

14.7%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Walnut Ridge:

48.2%
Arkansas:

48.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.0%
State:

44.2%

Average BMI:
Walnut Ridge:

29.0
Arkansas:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Walnut Ridge:

20.2%
Arkansas:

21.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

15.1%
Arkansas:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.6%
Arkansas:

34.0%

General health condition:
This city:

52.3%
State:

54.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Walnut Ridge:

74.3%
State:

78.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Walnut Ridge, AR Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Firefighters 11$35,404$38,6230$0
Police Protection - Officers 9$23,445$31,2601$456
Streets and Highways 5$11,578$27,7870$0
Solid Waste Management 2$5,654$33,9240$0
Financial Administration 1$2,790$33,4800$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$646
Totals for Government 28$78,872$33,8023$1,102

Walnut Ridge government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $322,000 ($58.63)
    Local Fire Protection: $318,000 ($57.90)
    Police Protection: $255,000 ($46.43)
    Solid Waste Management: $159,000 ($28.95)
    Central Staff Services: $119,000 ($21.67)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $746,000 ($135.83)

Walnut Ridge government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $282,000 ($51.35)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $53,000 ($9.65)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $44,000 ($8.01)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $973,000 ($177.17)
    Other License: $39,000 ($7.10)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $24,000 ($4.37)

Walnut Ridge government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,948,000 ($354.70)
Businesses in Walnut Ridge, AR
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1SONIC Drive-In1
Chevrolet1Subway1
FedEx2True Value1
H&R Block1U-Haul1
KFC1UPS2
McDonald's1Walmart1
Pizza Hut1

Strongest AM radio stations in Walnut Ridge:

  • KRLW (1320 AM; 1 kW; WALNUT RIDGE, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KPOC (1420 AM; 1 kW; POCAHONTAS, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KNEA (970 AM; 1 kW; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KBTM (1230 AM; 1 kW; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Walnut Ridge:

  • KRLW-FM (106.3 FM; WALNUT RIDGE, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KJLV (105.3 FM; HOXIE, AR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KIYS (101.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ,CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KASU (91.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KFIN (107.9 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDEZ (100.5 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ARKANSAS, LLC)
  • WJZN (98.9 FM; MUNFORD, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBZR (95.9 FM; HARRISBURG, AR; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K211BX (90.1 FM; POCAHONTAS, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KDRS-FM (107.1 FM; PARAGOULD, AR; Owner: MOR MEDIA, INC.)
  • KAOG (90.5 FM; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KDXY (104.9 FM; LAKE CITY, AR; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ARKANSAS, LLC)
  • KBKG (93.5 FM; CORNING, AR; Owner: SHIELDS-ADKINS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPOC-FM (103.9 FM; POCAHONTAS, AR; Owner: COMBINED MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Walnut Ridge:

  • KAIT (Channel 8; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KTEJ (Channel 19; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • K46EM (Channel 46; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K54ER (Channel 54; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KVTJ (Channel 48; JONESBORO, AR; Owner: AGAPE CHURCH, INC.)
Walnut Ridge fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Walnut Ridge fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 47Number of bridges
  • 673ft / 205mTotal length
  • $1,772,000Total costs
  • 190,583Total average daily traffic
  • 12,404Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Walnut Ridge, AR - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 61990-1999
  • 132000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Walnut Ridge, AR

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Walnut Ridge, AR)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • AR01919A, 315 W. Hickory Street (Lat: 36.064139 Lon: -90.966500), Type: Pole, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WREL643,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+32 more), Grant Date: 10/29/2019, Expiration Date: 10/29/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • WALNUT RDGE, 200 Pine St (Lat: 36.067278 Lon: -90.960667), Overall height: 43.9 m, Call Sign: WCU296,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 02/12/1999, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 09/18/2000, Registrant: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 308 S. Akard Three Bell Plaza Room 810.A1, Dallas, TX 75202-5399, Phone: (214) 858-0824, Fax: (214) 858-0510


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • Old Pocahontas Road (Lat: 36.077833 Lon: -90.952889), Call Sign: KOR373, Licensee ID: L00129112,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.150 MHz, Grant Date: 05/24/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2009, Registrant: Radio Communications Center, 3508 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401, Phone: (870) 972-1000


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

3
  • Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (Lat: 36.125056 Lon: -90.925111), Type: Tower, Overall height: 0 m, Call Sign: WIW4,
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2019, Expiration Date: 05/19/2028, Registrant: 11 Skywatch, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476, Phone: (870) 886-5432

  • Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (Lat: 36.205611 Lon: -90.923167), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRLB2774, Licensee ID: L00013885,
    Assigned Frequencies: 0.22751 MHz, Grant Date: 12/06/2001, Expiration Date: 08/17/2006, Cancellation Date: 10/21/2006, Registrant: City Of Walnut Ridge, 11 Sky Watch, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

  • Walnut Ridge Airport (Lat: 36.116167 Lon: -90.923167), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WRLL2130, Licensee ID: L00015112,
    Assigned Frequencies: 111.100 MHz, Grant Date: 07/28/2003, Expiration Date: 03/17/2008, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2008, Registrant: Walnut Ridge Airport Commission, 11 Sky Watch, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

67 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Walnut Ridge)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

5 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Walnut Ridge)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

59 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 54. The highest number of reported fires - 87 took place in 2005, and the least - 5 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Walnut Ridge, AR When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (48.1%), and Structure Fires (34.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Walnut Ridge, AR
    • 43948.1%Outside Fires
    • 31434.4%Structure Fires
    • 13514.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 242.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Walnut Ridge, AR
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Walnut Ridge, AR
  • 79.6%Utility gas
  • 18.2%Electricity
  • 2.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Walnut Ridge, AR
  • 64.0%Utility gas
  • 31.3%Electricity
  • 3.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Other fuel


Walnut Ridge compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

Walnut Ridge on our top lists:

  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped (population 1,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
There are 22 pilots and 14 other airmen in this city.
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