Walnut Ridge is a city in Arkansas state in USA with a population of 5104 residents.. The poverty rate of Walnut Ridge is 15.8%, which is 13% higher than national average. The typical household in Walnut Ridge earns $48266 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 51% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Walnut Ridge, only 83% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Walnut Ridge remained 8%, which is 70% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Walnut Ridge, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Walnut Ridge is 83, which is 17% lower than national average. Median home value in Walnut Ridge is $80700 , which is 65% lower than national average. While median income in Walnut Ridge remained $48266, which is 28% lower than national average.