Indiana
Walton is a small town in Indiana with a population of 734. Residents earn $46,176 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Walton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Walton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Walton is $46,176, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Walton is $89,200, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $630 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Walton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 87.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.0% |
| 3% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,176 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,674 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $932 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,023 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 738 |
| County GDP | $1,960M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 65 |
| Retail | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,606 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.92% |
| Commute Time | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $89,200 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $183,570 |
| Median List Price | $118,000 |
| Median List Price | $118,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $52 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 65.1% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $630 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,606 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.92% |
| Obesity | 48.3% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% |
| Depression | 28.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,871/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.1 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 772 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,707/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6623°N, 86.2441°W |
| County FIPS | 18017 |
Winner: Republican by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.6% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,707/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 20.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |