At a Glance
Median Income
$48,725
$62,333 per capita
Home Value
$491,100
Zillow: $668,091
Violent Crime
338/100K
3,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walton residents earn a median household income of $48,725 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,333. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walton is $491,100 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $668,091. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Walton reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,349/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Walton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population624
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,725
Per Capita$62,333
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
F
Home Value$491,100
Rent
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$668,091
Housing Units219
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent338/100K
Property3,349/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,216 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute16 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Walton was built in 1971.
72.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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