Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Walnut Ridge: city in Arkansas
About
Walnut Ridge is a city located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of Arkansas.
Quick Facts about Walnut Ridge
| Population | 4,673 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Postal code | 72476 |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.0684,-90.9560 |
| Altitude | 269 feet / 82 meters |
| Capital city | Walnut Ridge is capital of Lawrence County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1875 (151 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:58:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Walnut Ridge is located at 36°4'6"N 90°57'21"W (36.0684000, -90.9559500).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Official WebsitePeople born in Walnut Ridge (1)
Des James T. Conway was born in Walnut Ridge
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Walnut Ridge, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107877 | Williams Baptist University | Walnut Ridge (AR) | 72476 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Walnut Ridge, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
| PBF | Poplar Bluff | 400 South Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Walnut Ridge.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ridg Post Office | Walnut Ridge (AR) | 72476 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Walnut Ridge, Arkansas city in Arkansas with a population of 5,162 people.
Other cities in Lawrence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hoxie | 2,579 | City in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Imboden | 617 | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Black Rock | 590 | City in Lawrence County, Arkansas, US |
| Ravenden | 446 | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Portia | 399 | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Lynn | 259 | Town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States |
| Sedgwick | 165 | Town in Arkansas |
| Alicia | 126 | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Minturn | 104 | Town in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States |
| Powhatan | 66 | Human settlement in Lawrence County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Walnut Ridge distances to largest Arkansas cities