Walton Kentucky Map

About Walton, Kentucky

Walton is a locality in Boone County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,730. The population density is 447.6 people per km². Walton is located at 38.8756°N, 84.6102°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 41094.

Walton rests in a landscape shaped by the persistent work of water and time, where rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald fields and mature woodlands, slope gently towards unseen creeks. It lies 5.9 miles south-west of Independence, KY (from Independence, KY: bearing 217°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south of Florence. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that clings to the broad-leafed maples lining the quiet streets. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, casts a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the weathered clapboard of older homes and the sturdy, dependable lines of farm buildings. The terrain itself, a study in subtle elevations, offers glimpses of distant farmsteads and the occasional glint of a winding stream, its path marked by the darker, richer green of riparian vegetation. The history of Walton is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring agricultural pulse of the region, a place where generations have coaxed sustenance from the fertile soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community that has largely retained its agrarian character, its economy still tethered to the cycles of planting and harvest, the raising of livestock, and the processing of local produce. While modern conveniences have arrived, the pace of life in Walton retains a certain deliberate quality, a reflection of its roots in the land. The local high school, a hub of activity for young and old, stands as a quiet testament to the community's enduring focus on its future, while the familiar sight of pickup trucks and the occasional tractor passing through the town square are constant reminders of its deep connection to the countryside that surrounds it.

About This Walton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Walton, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.875619, -84.610221. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Walton and Boone County.

Detailed location data for Walton includes the ZIP code (41094), telephone area code (859), county seat of Boone County (Burlington), and school district assignment (Walton-Verona Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Walton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.