Walton, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Cass County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
734
Population
1,707/sq mi density
$46,176
Median Income
$27,674 per capita
$89,200
Home Value
$198,797 Zillow
$630
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$46,176 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,200 home value, $630/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Walton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Walton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.3").