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Walnut Hill, TN
Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Population
2,415
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
589
ZIP codes
0
Walnut Hill and its ZIP codes
Walnut Hill at a glance
- Walnut Hill is about 3.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,742, 26% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,900 (23% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,219 a month.
Local data for Walnut Hill, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walnut Hill, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,742
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$219,900
Median rent
$1,219/mo
Homeownership
92.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
49.3
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (578), German Americans (382), Italian Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Walnut Hill.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,061
70,470 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,391 per person
How people get to work
Walnut Hill, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walnut Hill, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walnut Hill, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Walnut Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BristolCity | 2.4 mi | 32.7 |
| BlountvilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Bluff CityCity | 8 mi | 1.7 |
| Bristol, VACity | 9.7 mi | 12.9 |
| Mendota, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| OrebankCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| HunterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.4 |
| Hiltons, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| WataugaCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| SpurgeonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| BiltmoreCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| Colonial HeightsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| KingsportCity | 14 mi | 53.1 |
| BloomingdaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.8 |
| GrayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walnut Hill, TN in?
- Walnut Hill is in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Walnut Hill, TN?
- About 2,415 people live in Walnut Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walnut Hill?
- Nearby places include Bristol (2.4 mi), Blountville (4.3 mi), Bluff City (8 mi), Bristol, VA (9.7 mi), Mendota, VA (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023