Walton, IN — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Cass County · Indiana
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Walton based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
734
2023 ACS
Median Income
$46,176
2023
Median Home Value
$89,200
2023
Median Rent
$630
2023
Median Age
52.3
Unemployment
4.7%
Cost of Living Index
71.0
100 = national avg
Walton is a city in Cass County, Indiana, with a population of 734 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Walton is one of the communities in Indiana.
The median household income in Walton is $46,176, and the median home value is $89,200. The cost of living index is 71.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $630 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, and the median age is 52.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
734
Male
279
38.0%
Female
455
62.0%
Median Age
52.3
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
7.5%
High School or Higher
44.7%
Foreign Born
9.8%
Veterans
7.4%
Married
45.0%
Avg Household Size
2.0
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.183
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
88.4%
Foreign Born
9.8%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
15.0%
110 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
85.0%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
699
English Only
86.5%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
80 speakers
Limited English
7.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
92.6%
Limited English Proficiency
7.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
54
7.4% of population
Disability Rate
31.5%
17 with disability
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
26
48.1%
Female Veterans
28
51.9%
Disability Status
With Disability
17
Without Disability
37
Disability Rate
31.5%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
427
#1 Ancestry
Irish
16.3% (120)
#2 Ancestry
German
13.1% (96)
#3 Ancestry
English
7.8% (57)
Top 12 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
368
Family Households
229
62.2%
Married Couples
154
41.8%
Non-Family Households
139
37.8%
Single Mother Households
56
15.2%
Single Father Households
19
5.2%
Living Alone
135
36.7%
Children Under 18
Total Children
89
In Married Couple
42
47.2%
With Single Mother
37
41.6%
With Single Father
10
11.2%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$53,523
Married Couple Income
$48,750
Single Mother Income
$61,250
Single Father Income
$95,139
Avg Family Size
2.0
Avg Non-Family Size
1.9
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
8
Grandparents Responsible
5
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$46,176
-37% vs national
Per Capita Income
$27,674
-26% vs national
Poverty Rate
18.0%
+32% vs national
Gini Index
0.3712
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
4.7%
-10% vs national
SNAP Recipients
11.1%
of households
How Walton Compares
Walton vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Walton is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Walton, IN has a median household income of $46,176, making it the 23,093rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Walton has a higher median household income than 18% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Walton, IN has a per capita income of $27,674, making it the 19,792nd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Walton has a higher per capita income than 30% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Walton, IN has a poverty rate of 18.0%, making it the 8,593rd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Walton has a higher poverty rate than 73% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Walton, IN has a unemployment rate of 4.7%, making it the 12,414th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Walton has a higher unemployment rate than 60% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Walton. The median household income here is $46,176.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
+4% vs IN avg
Labor Force
404
Employed
385
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
44.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
52.3
Work from Home
1.7%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Indiana metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$108.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
71.0
100 = national avg
-29.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$31,252
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$73,869
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$796
per month
2 Bedroom
$956
per month
The median household income in Walton, IN is $46,176, which is 36.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $27,674. The poverty rate of 18.0% is higher than the IN state average of 11.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3712, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, compared to the state average of 4.5%. The labor force is 404. 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 90.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 71.0, which is 29.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 57.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $31,252 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — November 2025
Median Sale Price
$113,750
Median List Price
$137,450
Price Per Sq Ft
$54
Days on Market
33
Active Inventory
5
Months of Supply
2.5
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$181,362
ZHVI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
92.3%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
New Listings
2
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$54
Median List $/SF
$127
Walton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Walton is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Walton, IN has a median home value of $89,200, making it the 23,637th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Walton has a higher median home value than 16% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Walton, IN has a median rent of $630, making it the 20,187th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Walton has a higher median rent than 10% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Walton, IN has a price per square foot of $54, making it the 19,615th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Walton has a higher price per square foot than 5% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Walton, IN has a rent burden of 16.4%, making it the 14,538th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Walton has a higher rent burden than 34% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$89,200
Median Rent
$630
Total Housing Units
384
Vacancy Rate
4.2%
Owner Occupied
72.8%
Renter Occupied
27.2%
Median Property Tax
$513
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$732
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$513
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.57%
of home value
Median Home Value
$89,200
Estimated Mean Tax
$521
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($513) by the median home value ($89,200). In Walton, IN, this works out to an effective rate of 0.57%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Walton, IN is $113,750 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 33 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $54. The median rent is $630 per month (Census ACS). About 72.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1954. There are 384 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $513. The effective tax rate is 0.57%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Walton. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
56.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
51.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
68.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
15
Public Assistance
$682K
Individual Assistance
$4.3M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $21K | $1.1M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2008 | $197K | $38K |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Mar 2007 | $73K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jan 2005 | — | $151K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jun 2004 | — | $14K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Jul 2003 | $279K | $3.0M |
| Snow → | Snowstorm | Jan 2001 | $40K | — |
| In-winter Storm 12/23/98 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1999 | $72K | — |
| Severe Ice Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Mar 1991 | — | — |
| Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Feb 1977 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1974 | — | — |
| Tornadoes & Severe Storms → | Tornado | Apr 1965 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and … → | Unknown | — | — | $16K |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
63
Total Claims Paid
$840,669
Avg Claim Payout
$13,344
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Walton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hail, cold wave. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 63 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $681,635 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,315,983 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
47.9%
11.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
40.6%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
38.1%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
10.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Walton has an obesity rate of 47.9%, which is 11.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Four County Counseling Center | 9.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Dukes Memorial Hospital | 11.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Community Howard Regional Health Inc. | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc | 23.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
1,040
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| WALTON WATER WORKS | 1,040 | 0 |
There are 1 water system serving the area.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
90.2%
+15% vs national
Public Transit
1.7%
+92% vs national
Work From Home
1.7%
-81% vs national
Carpool
5.2%
Walk
1.1%
How Walton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2018)Fatalities
2
2018
1-Year Avg
2
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
2
Nighttime
2
dark conditions
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
Commute data for Walton, IN covers travel times and transportation modes. 90.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 1.7% work from home, which is below the IN state average of 5.6%. Public transit is used by 1.7% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 5.2% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. In 2018, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 1 fatal crash. 2 were pedestrians.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
82.6%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
56.5%
of households
No Internet
14.4%
of households
Total Households
368
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
92.1%
of households
Smartphone
82.6%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
65.5%
of households
Tablet
47.3%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.8¢
per kWh
-23% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
12.4¢
per kWh
-20% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.2¢
per kWh
-31% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$133
residential
-9% vs Under 10,000 avg
13% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Indiana averages 14.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $133. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Walton vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
1,040
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALTON WATER WORKS | Community | Ground water | 1,040 | 0 |
82.6% of households in Walton have broadband internet access. 56.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 22.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 14.4% of households have no internet access. 19.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 1,040 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Walton is located in Cass County, IN. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Walton.
Election Overview
Source: Cass County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
3,722
26.2%
GOP Votes
10,285
72.4%
Total Votes
14,207
Margin
R+46.2%
Shift from 2020
R+5.1pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,722 | 10,285 | 14,207 | 26.2% | 72.4% | R+46.2 |
| 2020 | 4,304 | 10,552 | 15,198 | 28.3% | 69.4% | R+41.1 |
| 2016 | 3,758 | 9,697 | 14,135 | 26.6% | 68.6% | R+42.0 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Cass County recorded 14,207 total votes. Republicans won the county with 72.4% of the vote compared to 26.2% for Democrats, a margin of R+46.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cass County has shifted 4.2 percentage points toward Republicans.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
29
Total Assets
$103K
Total Income
$202K
Per 10K Residents
395.1
nonprofits
-30.6% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
0
Median Assets
$51K
Oldest Active
1983
ruling year
Newest Org
2025
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationNonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Largest Nonprofits in Walton
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF| Organization | Category | Assets | Income | Est. | IRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWIS CASS JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS | Philanthropy | $84K | $131K | 1997 | |
| TOWN & COUNTRY YOUTH LEAGUES INC | Recreation & Sports | $18K | $71K | 2004 |
Walton, IN has 29 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $103K. The most common category is Education, with 19 organizations. That works out to 395.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1983.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
8
Total Approved
$3.5M
Jobs Supported
99
Per 10K Residents
109.0
SBA loans
-43.7% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
6
Top Lender
First Farmers Bank & Trust Co.
3 loans
Top Industry
Accommodation & Food Services
Data Span
2010–2023
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
8
Total Amount
$3.5M
Avg Loan
$438,638
Median Loan
$280,000
SBA Guaranteed
$2.8M(80%)
Jobs Supported
99
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
3
38% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$2.2M
62% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$725,033
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset Acres Real Estate Llc | 1 | $1.8M |
| Conner Sawmill Inc. | 2 | $950K |
| The Walton Freeze | 1 | $357K |
| Collins Dog Shed Llc. | 1 | $270K |
| Walton Webcasting Llc | 1 | $84K |
| Cornerstone Service Group Inc. | 1 | $30K |
| Fye's Photo & Media Llc | 1 | $23K |
Walton, IN has received 8 SBA loans totaling $3.5M in approved funding between 2010 and 2023. The 7(a) program accounts for 8 loans (100% of the total), supporting 99 jobs. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Walton is First Farmers Bank & Trust Co. with 3 loans. That works out to 109.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
10
Total Population
77,226
Avg Median Income
-$199,953,847
Avg Home Value
-$333,266,413
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46901 | 38,254 | $61,041 | $131,700 | $869 | 140.9 |
| 46914 | 3,997 | $59,205 | $121,400 | $592 | 29.0 |
| 46932 | 2,996 | $70,093 | $159,700 | $667 | 55.2 |
| 46947 | 28,830 | $55,088 | $110,300 | $791 | 190.3 |
| 46959 | 573 | $96,442 | N/A | $459 | 0.4 |
| 46961 | 47 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.4 |
| 46967 | 153 | $58,929 | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 46971 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.2 |
| 46994 | 2,180 | $60,732 | $146,100 | $627 | 57.7 |
| 46998 | 196 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.4 |
Walton, IN has 10 ZIP codes with a combined population of 77,226. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$199,953,847. The average median home value is -$333,266,413. The average median monthly rent is -$266,666,266.
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