Walton, Kentucky
Walton is a city of 5,730 people in Boone County, Kentucky, founded in 1840.
Why visit Walton
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Abner Gaines House and Chandler House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 23 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Walton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Walton
Walton is a home rule-class city in Boone and Kenton counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 5,460 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Walton, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Abner Gaines House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Single-family detached home in Boone County, Kentucky
Chandler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Walton, Kentucky
Code House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
House in Boone County, Kentucky, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes5
Skyline Chili
Diner · American
260 Mary Grubbs Highway, Walton
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
208 Mary Grubbs Highway, Walton
Mo-Su 04:30-20:00
Dunkin' Donuts
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Breakfast
250 Mary Grubbs Highway, Walton
Churches and places of worship8
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.3 mi
80 Brookwood Drive, Walton
History
Walton was established in 1840. The railroad was extended to Walton in 1869, prompting growth.
From the History section of Walton, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Map of Walton
44 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 7.7 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 6.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 4.5 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.7 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap 72421 (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Boone County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-05-04: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Verona 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Crittenden 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Union 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Independence 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Florence 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Elsmere 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Oakbrook 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Edgewood 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Erlanger 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Covington 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Walton Kentucky City Hall, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Chandler House, Old S Main Street, Walton, KY - 52718662187, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Colonel Abner Gaines House, RhymesWithAlbatross, CC BY-SA 3.0
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