Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Population over time
Walton had 219 residents in the 2020 census, down 23% since 2000.
It’s the 409th largest of 721 towns in Kansas by population.
Harvey County grew from 17,591 residents in 1900 to 34,024 in 2020.
Harvey County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Weather by month
Average highs peak around 92°F in summer, and winter lows average 20°F. About 33.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 9 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Newton, KS weather station (10 miles away).
Jobs in Harvey County
12,385 jobs at 778 businesses in Harvey County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Health care
Nearest hospitals
Nmc HealthGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 5 of 5 · Newton8.8 miles
Hillsboro Community HospitalCritical access hospital · no emergency room · Hillsboro16.7 miles
St. Luke Hospital & Living CenterCritical access hospital · emergency room · Marion19.5 miles
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances.
Places in and around Walton
Parks (1 nearby)
Walton Roadside Park · 7 acres0.9 mi
Counts are within about 1 mile of the center of town.
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