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Walton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Harvey County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
293 Population 945/sq mi density
$60,625 Median Income $28,199 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $179,790 Zillow
$1,326 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
111 Violent Crime/100K 389 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $1,326/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Walton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,625
19% below
$28,199 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
68% below
Zillow: $179,790
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
14% above
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
71% below
389/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Walton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Walton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
32%
Rent
114%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
29%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walton residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,199. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 849 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walton is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,790. Median rent is $1,326/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Walton reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 389/100K.

Education

20.9% of adults in Walton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population293
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$28,199
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$922

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent$1,326
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$179,790
Housing Units104
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent111/100K
Property389/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,532 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Walton was founded in 1871.
The median home in Walton was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.