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Walton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
624
Population
180/sq mi density
$48,725
Median Income
$62,333 per capita
$491,100
Home Value
$668,091 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
338
Violent Crime/100K
3,349 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,725 median income, 0.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$491,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Walton experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,216 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7962°N, 96.5653°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lancaster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Walton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.7").