About Walton
Set in the central part of Kansas, Walton is a tiny community, home to 218 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Walton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 703 residents per square mile.
📰 Walton News Today
- Daniel J. "Joe" Navrat Obituary Jul 1, 2026 Petersen Family Funeral Home · Jul 1
- Pickup truck driver killed in crash with semi-truck in Harvey County, sheriff says KAKE · Jul 6
- Cheryl Lynn Walton Obituary Dec 27, 2025 Feuerborn Family Funeral Service · Jun 8
- Trevar D. Walton Obituary April 11, 2024 Serenity Funeral Home | Kansas City, MO · Apr 8
- KHP IDs Kansas man who died in pickup, semi head-on crash Hays Post · Jul 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Walton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Walton — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Walton
- Whistle Stop Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Walton
- Walton Roadside Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Walton
- Walton Rural Life Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)218
Rank in state#384 of 626
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density703/sq mi
Coordinates38.1187, -97.2583