At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$28,199 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $191,142
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
12.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 $191,142. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age29.2 yrs
Density945/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$191,142
Housing Units104
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
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.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.