How many renters in Walnut Ridge, AR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.2% (±14.3 points) of renting households in Walnut Ridge, AR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.2% (±14.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.5% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Walnut Ridge
| Share of income spent on rent | Walnut Ridge | Lawrence County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.4% (±8.7 points) | 17.6% | 16.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.4% (±8.3 points) | 11.3% | 14.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±8.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±9.8 points) | 14.3% | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±8.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.5% (±11.7 points) | 34.7% | 35.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Walnut Ridge against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Walnut Ridge | Lawrence County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.2% (±14.3 points) | 43.5% (±8.9 points) | 44.8% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.5% (±11.7 points) | 34.7% (±7.9 points) | 35.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±4.9 points) | 27.7% (±2.7 points) | 27.6% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,611 (±$6,758) | $31,926 (±$6,132) | $39,315 (±$589) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $739 (±$88) | $697 (±$64) | $947 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Walnut Ridge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lawrence County (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arkansas (44.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lawrence County, Walnut Ridge ranks 8 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 235 of 475.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Walnut Ridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ridge | — | 44.2% (±14.3 points) | — |
| Hoxie | 3.7 mi | 44.1% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Portia | 6.9 mi | 26.4% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minturn | 8.7 mi | 66.7% (±120.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sedgwick | 9.0 mi | 93.3% (±91.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Black Rock | 9.1 mi | 59.0% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| O'Kean | 9.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Powhatan | 9.9 mi | 77.8% (±109.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pocahontas | 12 mi | 47.8% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lynn | 84.6% (±54.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Powhatan | 77.8% (±109.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Smithville | 77.8% (±107.5 points) |
| 5 | Minturn | 66.7% (±120.2 points) |
| 6 | Imboden | 62.7% (±29.9 points) |
| 7 | Black Rock | 59.0% (±26.1 points) |
| 8 | Walnut Ridge | 44.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 9 | Hoxie | 44.1% (±17.6 points) |
| 10 | Strawberry | 35.0% (±81.3 points) |
| 11 | Portia | 26.4% (±21.0 points) |
| 12 | Ravenden | 21.6% (±57.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Lawrence County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Walnut Ridge
Are renters in Walnut Ridge rent-burdened?
44.2% of renting households in Walnut Ridge pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Walnut Ridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Walnut Ridge, AR spends 27.7% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut Ridge city, Arkansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut Ridge city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut Ridge city, Arkansas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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