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Walnut
A city of 187 people in Kansas
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Living in Walnut
Work & commute in Walnut
Full picture →Most working residents leave Walnut for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Pittsburg (25%), Girard (17%) and Parsons (10%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Pittsburg
25%Girard
17%Parsons
10%Independence
5%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Walnut →
Health in Walnut
B
Health Grade B
Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Kansas
6worse than KS
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Girard Medical CenterGirard · 13.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/ArmaArma · 21.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Walnut · CMS · HRSAHealth in Walnut →
Natural hazards in Walnut
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Walnut →
Climate in Walnut
Full climate →Walnut has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
46° / 26°Winter
68° / 46°Spring
88° / 67°Summer
70° / 47°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Walnut →
Walnut’s library
Library details →Walnut Public Library511 W. Robbins
E-books13 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Walnut Public Library →
Where Walnut is
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Location map
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Around town
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How things work in Walnut
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