Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
34% of residents live below the poverty line in Walnut Grove, where Alabama’s towns sit at 16% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 188 Alabama towns, just 2 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Walnut Grove beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 126 in 1880, a low of 126 in 1880, 773 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2019 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Walnut Grove, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Walnut Grove.
Most working residents leave Walnut Grove for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Albertville (14%), Gadsden (12%) and Boaz (8%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Etowah County school district. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is West End High School, with 370 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 370 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Walnut Grove has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 89°F, Walnut Grove’s July high is below the Alabama town median (91°F) but above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
No violent or property crimes were reported in Walnut Grove in 2023. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Walnut Grove is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
22% of Walnut Grove adults smoke cigarettes. Walnut Grove beats the Alabama average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 45% of Walnut Grove adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Walnut Grove | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 24% | 19% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 36% |
| What stands out | Walnut Grove | AL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.5% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.4% | 15.4% |
| More smokers | 22.3% | 15.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
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1 within 15 miles of the center of Walnut Grove
About 2 of every 100 Walnut Grove residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
Where Walnut Grove’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Alabama, United States
Walnut Grove is a town in Etowah County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Walnut Grove had a population of 773.
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Walnut Grove has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.