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Population in 2010: 878.
Males: 481  (54.8%)
Females: 397  (45.2%)
Median resident age:

39.8 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 44687.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,603
Walnut Creek:

$71,603
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,395

Walnut Creek CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $273,692
Walnut Creek:

$273,692
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $419,444; detached houses: $417,336

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,278.

March 2022 cost of living index in Walnut Creek: 86.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.1%
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According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Walnut Creek, Ohio as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Walnut Creek is 1,190 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (64.7%), American (9.2%), Swiss (9.2%), Pennsylvania German (8.1%), English (7.8%), Irish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1180 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,493 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,572 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Canton, OH (25.7 miles , pop. 80,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Akron, OH (38.3 miles , pop. 217,074).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (322.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Berlin, OH (2.0 miles ),
Sugarcreek, OH (2.2 miles ),
Winesburg, OH (2.3 miles ),
Dundee, OH (2.6 miles ),
Baltic, OH (2.6 miles ),
Wilmot, OH (3.0 miles ),
Millersburg, OH (3.2 miles ),
Mount Eaton, OH (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 40.54 N, Longitude: 81.72 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 330

Distribution of median household income in Walnut Creek, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Walnut Creek, OH in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Ohio:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.3. This is better than average.

City:

55.3
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 7.34. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.34
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.6
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Walnut Creek-area historical tornado activity is near Ohio state average. It is 8% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 54.5 miles away from the Walnut Creek place center killed 18 people and injured 310 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 30.4 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Walnut Creek-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 95.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 79.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 272.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 200.5 miles away from Walnut Creek center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 139.2 miles away from Walnut Creek center
On 12/31/2011 at 20:05:01, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Holmes County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers in Walnut Creek:

  • WALNUT HILLS NURSING HOME (4748 OLDE PUMP STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Walnut Creek:

  • OAK POINTE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; BALTIC, OH)
  • MAJORA LANE CTR FOR REHAB AND NSG CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MILLERSBURG, OH)
  • OVERLOOK, CASTLE NURSING HOMES INC*CLD (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MILLERSBURG, OH)
  • HOLMES COUNTY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; MILLERSBURG, OH)
  • POMERENE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; MILLERSBURG, OH)
  • HENNIS CARE CENTRE OF DOVER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DOVER, OH)
  • HENNIS CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DOVER, OH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Walnut Creek:

  • The College of Wooster (about 22 miles; Wooster, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,112)
  • Malone University (about 27 miles; Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,201)
  • Kent State University at Stark (about 28 miles; Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 3,259)
  • Stark State College (about 28 miles; North Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 7,707)
  • Walsh University (about 30 miles; North Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,553)
  • Muskingum University (about 38 miles; New Concord, OH; FT enrollment: 2,073)
  • Ashland University (about 39 miles; Ashland, OH; FT enrollment: 5,151)
See full list of schools located in Walnut Creek

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Hillcrest Orchard (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Walnut Creek Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Holmes County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Walnut Creek that have no violations reported:

  • KANDEL RV AND CAMPING PARK PWS (Population served: 104, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.8%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.3%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

209 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Walnut Creek:

Marital status in Walnut Creek, OH
  • Never married: 33.5%
  • Now married: 37.2%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 17.2%

For population 25 years and over in Walnut Creek:

  • High school or higher: 61.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

21.1
Ohio average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Walnut Creek
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Walnut Creek, OH (based on Holmes County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant25,994189
Mainline Protestant2,32713
Catholic6251
Other3-
None13,417-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
This county:

2.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Holmes County:

1.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Holmes County:

2.18 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
This county:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Holmes County:

8.8%
Ohio:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Holmes County:

28.1%
Ohio:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Holmes County:

6.9%
Ohio:

11.9%

Strongest AM radio stations in Walnut Creek:

  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHBC (1480 AM; 15 kW; CANTON, OH; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRCW (1060 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CANTON, OH)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHLO (640 AM; 5 kW; AKRON, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WJER (1450 AM; 1 kW; DOVER-NEW PHILADELPH, OH; Owner: WJER RADIO, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWMK (1260 AM; 10 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Walnut Creek:

  • WKLM (95.3 FM; MILLERSBURG, OH; Owner: WKLM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOFN (88.7 FM; BEACH CITY, OH; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP.)
  • WJER-FM (101.7 FM; DOVER, OH; Owner: WJER RADIO, INC.)
  • WNPQ (95.9 FM; NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH; Owner: TUSCARAWAS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKRJ (91.5 FM; NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH; Owner: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W213AJ (90.5 FM; NEW PHILADELPHIA, ET, OH; Owner: VALLEY CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • WTNS-FM (99.3 FM; COSHOCTON, OH; Owner: COSHOCTON BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTUZ (99.9 FM; UHRICHSVILLE, OH; Owner: WTUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WKDD (98.1 FM; CANTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WONE-FM (97.5 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WKSU-FM (89.7 FM; KENT, OH; Owner: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQMX (94.9 FM; MEDINA, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC)
  • W208AS (89.5 FM; NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WZIP (88.1 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON)
  • WOSE (91.1 FM; COSHOCTON, OH; Owner: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKRW (89.3 FM; WOOSTER, OH; Owner: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQKT (104.5 FM; WOOSTER, OH; Owner: WWST CORP., L.L.C.)
  • WBZW (107.7 FM; LOUDONVILLE, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRQK-FM (106.9 FM; CANTON, OH; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCWS-FM (90.9 FM; WOOSTER, OH; Owner: THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER)

TV broadcast stations around Walnut Creek:

  • WDLI (Channel 17; CANTON, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WOUC-TV (Channel 44; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WMFD-TV (Channel 68; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: MID-STATE TELEVISION,INC.)
  • WVPX (Channel 23; AKRON, OH; Owner: PAXSON AKRON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WEAO (Channel 49; AKRON, OH; Owner: NORTHEASTERN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION OF OHIO, INC.)

Walnut Creek fatal accident list:

Jan 17, 2017 11:10 AM, Sr-39, Cr-114, Lat: 40.532042, Lon: -81.720614, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jul 21, 2017 06:42 PM, Sr-39, Cr-114, Lat: 40.531983, Lon: -81.720636, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2
Oct 3, 2017 05:04 AM, Sr-39, Tr-401, Lat: 40.546161, Lon: -81.751286, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Apr 22, 2000 02:00 PM, Sr-39, Lat: 40.542260, Lon: -81.727558, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
May 14, 1999 02:54 PM, Sr-39, Lat: 40.542260, Lon: -81.727558, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 1, 1998 04:10 PM, Sr-39, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.5mTotal length
  • $75,000,000Total costs
  • 15,154Total average daily traffic
  • 1,395Total average daily truck traffic
  • 21,034Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Walnut Creek, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Walnut Creek, OH

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 2758 Tr 1051 (Lat: 40.540806 Lon: -81.721333), Type: Pole, Structure height: 56.4 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN840
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 08/31/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2031, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 4770 Olde Pump St (Lat: 40.541278 Lon: -81.721722), Call Sign: WQSI612,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.337 MHz, 467.337 MHz, 467.387 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2023, Expiration Date: 09/24/2033, Certifier: Steve Miller, Registrant: Staley Technologies, Inc., 1035 Front Ave., Sw, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, Phone: (330) 339-2898, Fax: (330) 339-6362, Email:

  • Lat: 40.541806 Lon: -81.723778, Call Sign: WRCF383,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.162 MHz, 457.162 MHz, 452.412 MHz, 457.412 MHz, 457.637 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2018, Expiration Date: 09/17/2028, Certifier: Chris Casteele, Registrant: Staley Technologies, 1035 Front Ave Sw, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, Phone: (330) 339-2898, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: K3YNO, Licensee ID: L00922991, Grant Date: 10/10/2014, Expiration Date: 12/12/2024, Certifier: John V Stockslager, Registrant: John V Stockslager, P O Box 128 Apt 23, Walnut Creek, OH 44687

  • Call Sign: KC8JLX, Licensee ID: L00135033, Grant Date: 12/28/2007, Expiration Date: 03/06/2018, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2020, Certifier: Carl L Gray, Registrant: Carl L Gray, Walnut Creek, OH 44687

  • Call Sign: W8TAV, Licensee ID: L00840674, Grant Date: 02/26/2014, Expiration Date: 05/17/2024, Certifier: H Arlan Heiser, Registrant: H Arlan Heiser, Pob Ox 209 509 Overlook, Walnut Creek, OH 44687

  • Call Sign: KC8OLJ, Licensee ID: L00235022, Grant Date: 03/04/2011, Expiration Date: 03/04/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/07/2023, Certifier: Josiah A Derry, Registrant: Josiah Derry, Walnut Creek, OH 44687


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Walnut Creek, OH
  • 55.2%Utility gas
  • 24.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%Electricity
  • 3.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Walnut Creek, OH
  • 79.8%Utility gas
  • 20.2%Electricity


Walnut Creek compared to Ohio state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Walnut Creek on our top lists:

  • #97 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Bolivia (population 500+)"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #93 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Michael G. Kandel (1)

Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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