Walton
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Outdoors in Walton
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About Walton
Town in New York, United StatesWalton is a town in Delaware County, New York, United States. The population was 5,270 at the 2020 census. The town is in the west-central part of the county and contains the village of Walton. The town claims to be the "Scarecrow Capital of the World." Walton was formed in 1797 from the town of Franklin. The original settlement, near the site of the village of Walton, occurred in 1785.
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How Walton ranks
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Work & commute in Walton
Full picture →About one in 4 of Walton’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Walton (27%), Delhi (16%) and New York (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Health in Walton
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 83% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with New York
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Walton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Walton
Full climate →Walton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 71 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.