Norcatur, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 155 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.3%
 
Males: 82  (52.9%)
Females: 73  (47.1%)
Median resident age:

29.3 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67653

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,763 (it was $24,750 in 2000)
Norcatur:

$61,763
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,875 (it was $14,028 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,367 (it was $33,800 in 2000)
Norcatur:

$90,367
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $90,480; detached houses: $94,795; mobile homes: $24,575

Median gross rent in 2022: $420.

March 2022 cost of living index in Norcatur: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.8%
(18.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 7.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Norcatur, KS (2022)
    • 23592.2%White alone
    • 135.1%Hispanic
    • 20.8%American Indian alone



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Norcatur, Kansas as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Norcatur is 102 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (42.7%), American (15.7%), Irish (9.0%), Czech (4.5%), Dutch (2.2%), Swedish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2700 feet

Land area: 1.00 square miles.

Population density: 155 people per square mile   (very low).

Norcatur, Kansas map

10 residents are foreign born (2.7% Europe, 1.2% Latin America).

This city:

3.9%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,627 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,275 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (197.1 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (522.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Clayton, KS (2.6 miles),
Jennings, KS (3.5 miles),
Lebanon, NE (3.9 miles),
Norton, KS (4.0 miles ),
Oberlin, KS (4.3 miles ),
Danbury, NE (4.3 miles),
Lenora, KS (4.3 miles ),
Dresden, KS (4.4 miles)

Latitude: 39.84 N, Longitude: 100.19 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Norcatur, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Norcatur, KS in 2022

Norcatur satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Kansas:

2.0%
Most common industries in Norcatur, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.2%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.2%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (6.2%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (16.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (16.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.6%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (13.6%)
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.6%)
  • Gasoline stations (9.1%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (9.1%)
  • Warehousing & storage (9.1%)
Most common occupations in Norcatur, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Construction laborers (7.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.7%)
  • Carpenters (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction laborers (11.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Carpenters (9.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (27.3%)
  • Media and communications workers (13.6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (9.1%)
  • Financial managers (9.1%)
  • Registered nurses (9.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (9.1%)

Average climate in Norcatur, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Norcatur-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Kansas state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 35.0 miles away from the Norcatur city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/14/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.9 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Norcatur-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 522% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 295.1 miles away from Norcatur center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 627.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 351.7 miles away from Norcatur center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 245.1 miles away from Norcatur center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 331.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Decatur County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Norcatur topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Norcatur:

  • DSNWK GRANT HOME (Hospital, about 16 miles away; NORTON, KS)
  • ANDBE HOME, INC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; NORTON, KS)
  • NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; NORTON, KS)
  • PRN HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 16 miles away; NORTON, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Norcatur:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 81 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 83 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 121 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Barton County Community College (about 127 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 173 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 197 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Kansas State University (about 198 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)

Library in Norcatur:

  • NORCATUR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,158; Location: 301 E. OSSIPEE; 3,274 books; 113 audio materials; 57 video materials; 5 state licensed databases; 4 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Norcatur: Norcatur Wastewater Treatment Facility (A), Norcatur Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Norcatur: Norcatur United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Elden Auker - Baseball player, Gil Dodds - Middle distance runner and former world record holder, Dewey Adkins - Baseball player.

Decatur County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.1%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.4%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Norcatur (2011 data):

  • The Bank: Norcatur Branch at 101 South Decatur Avenue, branch established on 1908/01/01. Info updated 2010/12/20: Bank assets: $201.9 mil, Deposits: $175.9 mil, headquarters in Oberlin, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Decatur Investment, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Norcatur:

Marital status in Norcatur, KS
  • Never married: 30.1%
  • Now married: 49.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Norcatur:

  • High school or higher: 96.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Norcatur, KS (based on Decatur County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,35710
Evangelical Protestant9529
Catholic3422
None310-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
This county:

3.40 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

20.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.8%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Decatur County:

29.1%
State:

27.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$587
Water Supply 0$0 1$800
Other Government Administration 0$0 11$2,505
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,174
Totals for Government 0$0 14$5,067

Norcatur government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $185,000 ($1193.55)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($83.87)
    Sewerage: $10,000 ($64.52)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($45.16)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($19.35)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($19.35)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($12.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($58.06)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $266,000 ($1716.13)

Norcatur government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($387.10)
    Sewerage: $24,000 ($154.84)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $14,000 ($90.32)
  • Tax - Motor Vehicle License: $5,000 ($32.26)

Norcatur government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $218,000 ($1406.45)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $218,000 ($1406.45)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $215,000 ($1387.10)

Strongest AM radio stations in Norcatur:

  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KQNK (1530 AM; 1 kW; NORTON, KS; Owner: PIONEER COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Norcatur:

  • KRKU (98.5 FM; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KQNK-FM (106.7 FM; NORTON, KS; Owner: PIONEER COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFNF (101.1 FM; OBERLIN, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Norcatur:

  • K39BS (Channel 39; NORTON, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION)
  • KSNK (Channel 8; McCOOK, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION OF WICHITA)
  • K32BY (Channel 32; OBERLIN, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 46ft / 13.9mTotal length
  • 2,110Total average daily traffic
  • 530Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,214Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Norcatur)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2575 Highway 36 (Lat: 39.834722 Lon: -100.169583), Call Sign: WQTB498,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.547 MHz, 159.667 MHz, 159.772 MHz, 159.967 MHz, 159.967 MHz, 159.832 MHz, Grant Date: 12/26/2013, Expiration Date: 12/26/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2024, Certifier: Gail Bailey, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Rd Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • Norcatur Core North, Lat: 39.813750 Lon: -100.200194, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQID241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Eric A Muehleisen, Registrant: Nex-Tech Inc., 2418 Vine, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (877) 625-7872, Fax: (785) 625-4479, Email:

  • Norcatur Core South, Lat: 39.813750 Lon: -100.200194, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQID241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3675.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Eric A Muehleisen, Registrant: Nex-Tech Inc., 2418 Vine, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (877) 625-7872, Fax: (785) 625-4479, Email:

  • Norcatur North North, Lat: 39.929472 Lon: -100.211278, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 58 m, Overall height: 58.1 m, Call Sign: WQID241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Eric A Muehleisen, Registrant: Nex-Tech Inc., 2418 Vine, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (877) 625-7872, Fax: (785) 625-4479, Email:

  • Norcatur North South, Lat: 39.929472 Lon: -100.211278, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 58 m, Overall height: 58.1 m, Call Sign: WQID241,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3675.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/19/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Eric A Muehleisen, Registrant: Nex-Tech Inc., 2418 Vine, Hays, KS 67601, Phone: (877) 625-7872, Fax: (785) 625-4479, Email:

  • KS-NORCATUR, Road W15 (Lat: 39.836556 Lon: -100.180056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WQLL531,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6404.79 MHz... (+24 more), Grant Date: 05/07/2019, Expiration Date: 06/02/2029, Certifier: Francis J Dirico, Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1200, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8678, Fax: (703) 584-8694, Email:

  • NORCATUR SUB, 1804 Cr509 (Lat: 39.828444 Lon: -100.218694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 50.3 m, Overall height: 55.5 m, Call Sign: WQRG613,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6093.45 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 02/16/2023, Expiration Date: 05/09/2033, Certifier: John D Geil, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • STATION, 6 Mi W 2 Mi S (Lat: 39.798889 Lon: -100.291528), Overall height: 25.9 m, Call Sign: KWO95,
    Assigned Frequencies: 1865.00 MHz, 1895.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/22/1999, Expiration Date: 10/13/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/16/2003, Phone: (913) 296-3661


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Norcatur, KS
  • 73.6%Utility gas
  • 13.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.9%Wood
  • 5.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Norcatur, KS
  • 66.7%Utility gas
  • 22.2%Electricity
  • 11.1%Wood


Norcatur compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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