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Walnut, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Neosho County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
230 Population 156/sq mi density
$53,661 Median Income $26,088 per capita
$25,800 Home Value $130,239 Zillow
$438 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
180 Violent Crime/100K 1,621 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,661 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$25,800 home value, $438/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Walnut, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,661
29% below
$26,088 per capita
Home Value
$25,800
91% below
Zillow: $130,239
Median Rent
$438/mo
62% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
53% below
1,621/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Walnut Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Walnut's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
9%
Rent
38%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walnut a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walnut residents earn a median household income of $53,661 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,088. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walnut is $25,800 , 91% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,239. Median rent is $438/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Walnut reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,621/100K.

Education

4.4% of adults in Walnut hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walnut has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population230
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,661
Per Capita$26,088
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$25,800
Rent$438
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$130,239
Housing Units103
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent180/100K
Property1,621/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,635/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation935 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Walnut was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.