At a Glance
Median Income
$39,464
$23,440 per capita
Home Value
$69,100
Zillow: $189,188
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
23.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.0% smoking rate
How Walnut Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walnut Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walnut Springs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walnut Springs residents earn a median household income of $39,464 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,440. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 266 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walnut Springs is $69,100 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,188. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 35.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
8.0% of adults in Walnut Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnut Springs has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population792
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,464
Per Capita$23,440
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty23.5%
County GDP$1,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,461
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,100
Rent$1,175
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$189,188
Housing Units385
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation911 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Did You Know?
The median home in Walnut Springs was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Stephenville Clark Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.