Walton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Kenton County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
5,513
Population
1,158/sq mi density
$76,375
Median Income
$29,872 per capita
$226,200
Home Value
$354,750 Zillow
$1,021
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,375 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,200 home value, $1,021/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Walton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Walton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.9").