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Walnut, MS

Walnut, MS.

Population: 3,952 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$154,891
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+12.5%
10-year appreciation
+43.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$157,810
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.2%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site (28 mi)
Nearest airport
Ripley Airport (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+16 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$635
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
54.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,727
Average weekly wage
$818
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Mining, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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