What are the schools like in Walnut, MS?

Walnut is served primarily by North Tippah School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Walnut?

The median household income in Walnut, MS is $32,870 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Walnut, MS?

Walnut has an average high temperature of 48.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

Walnut, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Walnut, MS affordable or expensive?

Walnut's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Walnut is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $79,100 and the median rent is $603 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Walnut, MS?

Walnut has a violent crime rate of 444.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 888.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Walnut, MS a Good Place to Live?

Walnut is a small town of 716 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $32,870 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Walnut stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Walnut is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Walnut city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.6

Walnut's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Walnut costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Walnut, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$79,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$603	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$32,870	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Walnut's violent crime rate is 444.4 per 100,000 residents — 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

444.4 /100k

Property Crime

888.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Walnut is served primarily by North Tippah School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Walnut, MS	National Avg
School District	North Tippah School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Walnut sees average highs of 48.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Walnut, MS
Average High — January	48.8°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	57.6"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Walnut, MS	National Avg
Population	716	—
Median Age	29.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chalybeate, MS 3 mi Falkner, MS 8 mi Essary Springs, TN 8 mi Middleton, TN 8 mi Pocahontas, TN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Walnut

Walnut, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38683

Walnut vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walnut, MS affordable or expensive?

Walnut's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Walnut roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $79,100 and median rent is $603/month.

What is the crime rate in Walnut, MS?

Walnut's violent crime rate is 444.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 888.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Walnut?

Public schools in Walnut are operated by North Tippah School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 10.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Walnut, MS a good place to live?

Walnut, MS has a population of 716, a median household income of $32,870, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Walnut?

Walnut averages 48.8°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Walnut?

Walnut, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38683.

What is the population of Walnut?

The population of Walnut, Mississippi is 716 with a median age of 29.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walnut?

Key numbers for living in Walnut: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $79,100, median household income $32,870, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walnut side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.