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Walton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Kenton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,513
Population
1,158/sq mi density
$76,375
Median Income
$29,872 per capita
$226,200
Home Value
$347,989 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
49
Violent Crime/100K
768 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,375 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,200 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
49 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Walton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 870 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8624°N, 84.6150°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Kenton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Walton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").