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Walnut Ridge, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Greene County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,440
Population
326/sq mi density
$47,612
Median Income
$26,512 per capita
$104,500
Home Value
$136,513 Zillow
$710
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
219
Violent Crime/100K
1,375 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,612 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,500 home value, $710/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Walnut Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 260 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0848°N, 90.9468°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Greene County County |
| Nearest Airport | Walnut Ridge Regional (ARG) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Walnut Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.1").