Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Walnut Ridge is a city of 5,434 people in Lawrence County, Arkansas, founded in 1875.
Why visit Walnut Ridge
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails and 11 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Commandant's House, Lawrence County Courthouse and Stewart Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Walnut Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Walnut Ridge
Walnut Ridge is a city in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Walnut Ridge had a population of 5,384. Walnut Ridge lies immediately north of Hoxie. The two towns form a contiguous urban area with approximately 8,000 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Walnut Ridge, Arkansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks13
Commandant's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Arkansas, United States
Lawrence County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Courthouse in Arkansas, United States
Mount Zion Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Cemetery in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States
Old Walnut Ridge Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Post office in Walnut Ridge, United States of America
Scott Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Cemetery in Arkansas
Walnut Ridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Railway station in Walnut Ridge, the United States of America
Walnut Ridge Army Airfield Access Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic roadway segment near College City, Arkansas
Walnut Ridge Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Arkansas, United States
Building Number 29
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Sloan Site
Monument and historic site · 4.6 mi
Archaeological site in Arkansas
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes11
China Express
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
501 Northwest 4th Street, Walnut Ridge
Lalo's Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
420 Northwest 4th Street, Walnut Ridge
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
511 Northwest 4th Street, Walnut Ridge
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship7
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
320 West Free Street, Walnut Ridge
History
Walnut Ridge was formally established in 1875 as a result of the railroad coming through the area. There was settlement in the area known as Old Walnut Ridge not far from the current city since about 1860.
In 1964, the Beatles briefly stopped at Walnut Ridge Regional Airport on the way to and from a retreat in Missouri. This visit inspired a monument, a plaza, and a music festival in Walnut Ridge.
From the History section of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Walnut Ridge
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 31°F | 3.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 49°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 68°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 72°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 69°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 49°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 32°F | 4.6 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alicia 2Nne (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lawrence County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-05-08: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-27: Hurricane Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (ARG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Hoxie 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Jonesboro 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Paragould 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Brookland 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Corning 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Bay 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Marmaduke 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Highland 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- Cave City 35 mi west, about 56 min by car
- Cherokee Village 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Walnut Ridge AR 2013-04-27 005, Thomas R Machnitzki ( thomas machnitzki.com ), CC BY 3.0
- Walnut Ridge AR 2013-04-27 041, Thomas R Machnitzki ( thomas machnitzki.com ), CC BY 3.0
- Walnut Ridge Army Airfield Access Road, Colinhester, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Amtrak station Walnut Ridge AR 2013-04-27 008, Thomas R Machnitzki ( thomas machnitzki.com ), CC BY 3.0
- Scott Cemetery, Colinhester, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mt. Zion Cemetery, Walnut Ridge, AR - Overview 2, Roti.Naan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lawrence County Courthouse Walnut Ridge AR 2013-04-27 001, Thomas R Machnitzki ( thomas machnitzki.com ), CC BY 3.0
- Walnut Ridge AR 2013-04-27 038, Thomas R Machnitzki ( thomas machnitzki.com ), CC BY 3.0
- Building Number 29, Colinhester, CC BY-SA 3.0
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