At a Glance
Median Income
$27,396
$17,707 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
Zillow: $157,312
Violent Crime
444/100K
889/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
19.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walnut a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 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 $27,396 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,707. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walnut is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,312. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Walnut reports 444 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 889/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Walnut hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnut has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population633
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$27,396
Per Capita$17,707
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$899M
Avg Weekly Wage$833
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$157,312
Housing Units349
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent444/100K
Property889/100K
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation458 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute25 min
Broadband66.5%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Walnut was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.