Norton, KS
Living in Norton
Bikeability
21
Walkability
59
Commute
100
Public Transit
22
Affordability
100
Public Safety
78
Airports
1
Hospitals
64
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.8k
Population
-143 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate33%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51k
Median Household Income
+$23k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
14 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector54%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office28%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$79k
Median Home Value
+$38k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$431
Median Monthly Rent
+$154 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K6%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas3%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Norton
United States45
Kansas56
Norton County19
Property Crime in Norton
United States48
Kansas58
Norton County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 28 | 0 | 5 |
Feb | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Mar | 41 | 2 | 4 |
Apr | 51 | 2 | 1 |
May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 72 | 3 | 0 |
Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 66 | 2 | 0 |
Oct | 53 | 2 | 1 |
Nov | 40 | 1 | 3 |
Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Norton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding17
Tornado16
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Norton, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Norton, KS
All Saints Catholic School
51 miles, NE
St Mary's School
64 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
69 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
70 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Norton, KS
Fort Hays State University
73 miles, SE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
73 miles, NE
Hastings College
96 miles, NE
National American University-Garden City
139 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Norton, KS
Norton County Hospital
0 miles, NE
Phillips County Hospital
31 miles, E
Graham County Hospital
32 miles, S
Harlan County Health System
33 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Norton, KS
Hays Regional Airport
76 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
77 miles, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
98 miles, NW
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
114 miles, NE