Walnut RidgeArkansas
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.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Walnut Ridge
Walnut Ridge, AR is a close-knit town located in northeastern Arkansas with an estimated population of 5,508.
Officially, Walnut Ridge is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 16.69 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 330 residents per square mile.
What Makes Walnut Ridge Unique
- The only place in America named Walnut Ridge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,508.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Walnut Ridge
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Wings of Honor Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Walnut Ridge
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Walnut Ridge
- WALNUT RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WALNUT RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.