Norton, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 2,659 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.7%
 
Males: 1,414  (53.2%)
Females: 1,245  (46.8%)
Median resident age:

34.8 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 67654.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,199 (it was $30,339 in 2000)
Norton:

$52,199
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,064 (it was $16,438 in 2000)

Norton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $109,357 (it was $52,400 in 2000)
Norton:

$109,357
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $109,273; detached houses: $109,054

Median gross rent in 2022: $751.

March 2022 cost of living index in Norton: 73.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.9%
(4.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 41.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Norton, KS (2022)
    • 2,39487.7%White alone
    • 1515.5%Hispanic
    • 1294.7%Two or more races
    • 240.9%Asian alone
    • 230.8%Other race alone
    • 50.2%Black alone
    • 10.04%American Indian alone

Races in Norton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Norton, Kansas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Norton is 356 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Norton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(35.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(34.2)
0
(0.0)
2
(68.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(34.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(70.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(36.2)
1
(36.3)
2
(73.9)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(36.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(38.3)
1
(34.2)
2
(67.9)
2
(68.4)
6
(209.6)
2
(69.5)
2
(70.6)
2
(70.7)
9
(321.5)
4
(144.9)
4
(145.2)
6
(221.8)
1
(37.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
12
(459.1)
4
(136.6)
5
(169.7)
11
(376.3)
14
(489.0)
11
(382.5)
8
(282.3)
6
(212.0)
14
(500.2)
14
(507.2)
12
(435.7)
10
(369.7)
2
(74.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
36
(1,377)
24
(819.7)
35
(1,188)
47
(1,608)
34
(1,188)
28
(973.6)
17
(599.9)
19
(671.4)
40
(1,429)
24
(869.6)
28
(1,017)
43
(1,590)
9
(334.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
2
(76.5)
2
(68.3)
10
(339.3)
3
(102.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(69.5)
0
(0.0)
3
(106.0)
3
(107.2)
1
(36.2)
3
(108.9)
6
(221.8)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
4
(153.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(35.7)
1
(36.2)
1
(36.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index101.082.0100.1167.3123.6113.0128.4120.8165.1131.2148.9210.726.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Norton, KS

Crime rate in Norton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 7 (6 officers - 5 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.23
Kansas average:

2.70
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Ancestries: German (38.5%), English (12.4%), American (8.6%), Irish (7.3%), Welsh (2.8%), Dutch (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2300 feet

Land area: 1.92 square miles.

Population density: 1,383 people per square mile   (low).

Norton, Kansas map

27 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.0%
Kansas:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,293 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,007 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lincoln, NE (182.5 miles , pop. 225,581).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (516.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Almena, KS (3.2 miles ),
Edmond, KS (3.8 miles),
Norcatur, KS (4.0 miles),
Lenora, KS (4.1 miles ),
Clayton, KS (4.1 miles),
Prairie View, KS (4.1 miles),
Long Island, KS (4.5 miles),
Logan, KS (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.83 N, Longitude: 99.89 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Pheasant Capital of Kansas

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Norton, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Norton, KS in 2022
Norton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $185,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2016: 8 buildings, average cost: $191,300
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2006: 12 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $73,200
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $86,800
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $57,500
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $84,200
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $78,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Norton, KS residents
Average permit cost in Norton, KS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.5%
Kansas:

2.0%
Historical population in Norton, KS
Historical housing units in Norton, KS
Most common industries in Norton, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (12.9%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (15.2%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.4%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Norton, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.9%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)

Average climate in Norton, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Norton, Kansas environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Norton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Kansas state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Norton city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/3/1999, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.8 miles away from the city center caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Norton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 524% 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 285.5 miles away from Norton 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 49.4 miles away from Norton center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 640.6 miles away from Norton 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 343.1 miles away from Norton center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 240.0 miles away from Norton center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 215.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Norton 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, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Norton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Norton:

  • DSNWK GRANT HOME (602 N GRANT AVENUE)
  • NORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Government - Local, 102 E HOLME STREET)
  • PRN HOME HEALTH AGENCY (801 N NORTON AVE)
  • ANDBE HOME, INC (201 W CRANE ST)

Airports located in Norton:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Norton:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 73 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney (about 74 miles; Kearney, NE; FT enrollment: 6,047)
  • Central Community College (about 109 miles; Grand Island, NE; FT enrollment: 4,159)
  • Barton County Community College (about 117 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 162 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 182 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Kansas State University (about 183 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)

Public high school in Norton:

  • NORTON HIGH (Students: 233, Location: 513 W. WILBERFORCE STREET, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Norton:

  • EISENHOWER ELEM (Students: 353, Location: 1100 EISENHOWER DRIVE, Grades: PK-6)
  • NORTON JR HIGH (Students: 109, Location: 706 NORTH JONES STREET, Grades: 7-8)
See full list of schools located in Norton

Library in Norton:

  • NORTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $164,017; Location: 1 WASHINGTON SQUARE; 121,336 books; 1,264 audio materials; 2,083 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 44 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Norton: Elmwood Park Speedway (A), Norton County Equine Facility (B), Norton Municipal Power Plant (C), Norton Police Department (D), Norton County Sheriff's Office (E), Kansas Department of Transportation District Three Office (F), Norton County Courthouse (G), Valley Hope Association Treatment Center (H), Norton County Rural Fire District 2 (I), Norton City Volunteer Fire Department (J), Norton County Sheriff's Office Jail (K), Norton County Emergency Medical Services (L), Norton County Health Department (M), Norton County Historical Society and Museum (N), Norton City Hall (O). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Norton include: Norton Seventh Day Adventist Church (A), First Church of God (B), First United Methodist Church (C), Community Full Gospel Church (D), First Baptist Church (E), Immanuel Lutheran Church (F), Norton Christian Church (G), Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church (H), Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Norton County Museum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Po Box 303), Norton County Commerce & Industry (109 South State Street), Norton Travel & Tourism (104 South State Street).

Hotels: Brooks Motel (Highway 36 & 283), R & M Motel (309 East Holme Street), Snyders 36 Motel (302 East Holme Street), Snyder's 36 Motel (302 East Holme Street), Rose Of Sharon (603 E Main St), HIllcrest Motel (W Highway 36 606 West Holme Street).

Courts: Norton-City - Municipal Court- Community Room (301 East Washington Street), Norton-County - Clerk Of District Court (105 North Kansas Avenue), Norton-County - Court Trustee (105 South Norton Avenue).

Birthplace of: K. Gary Sebelius - Judge, Larry Zierlein - Football coach, Nick Allen - Major League Baseball catcher, Peggy Mast - Politician, Bob Randall (baseball) - Baseball player and coach.

Norton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Norton that have no violations reported:

  • PRAIRIE DOG STATE PARK (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.1%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.4%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Norton in 2010:

  • 75 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 12 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 4 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities

People in group quarters in Norton in 2000:

  • 75 people in nursing homes
  • 12 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 5 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 5 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 4 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 4 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Banks with branches in Norton (2011 data):

  • First Security Bank & Trust Company: at 201 East Main Street, branch established on 1887/05/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $61.6 mil, Deposits: $47.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: First Norton Corporation
  • The Bank: Norton Branch at 314 West Holme, branch established on 1990/01/16. 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.
  • Almena State Bank: Norton Branch at 202 East Washington, branch established on 1995/01/17. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $23.8 mil, Deposits: $21.9 mil, headquarters in Almena, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices
  • The First State Bank: at 105 West Main Street, branch established on 1902/04/21. Info updated 2007/02/28: Bank assets: $299.5 mil, Deposits: $211.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Norton Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Norton:

Marital status in Norton, KS
  • Never married: 25.7%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Norton:

  • High school or higher: 91.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 10.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Kansas average:

11.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Norton
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Norton, KS (based on Norton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,8519
Mainline Protestant8078
Catholic6172
Other4-
None2,392-
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: 4
Norton County:

7.40 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Here:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Norton County:

9.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Norton County:

8.6%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Norton County:

6.6%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Norton:

61.2%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

61.7%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.8
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

14.5%
Kansas:

21.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Norton:

7.0
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

31.5%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Norton:

66.2%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Norton:

79.0%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Norton, KS Residents
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
Police Protection - Officers 7$29,020$49,7490$0
Streets and Highways 5$21,417$51,4010$0
Electric Power 4$17,125$51,3750$0
Parks and Recreation 4$15,998$47,9940$0
Solid Waste Management 3$9,457$37,8280$0
Financial Administration 3$11,590$46,3608$4,304
Water Supply 2$6,833$40,9980$0
Sewerage 2$7,139$42,8340$0
Other Government Administration 2$15,465$92,7900$0
Other and Unallocable 1$4,854$58,2480$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$3,092
Health 0$0 1$893
Firefighters 0$0 20$2,681
Police - Other 0$0 1$493
Totals for Government 33$138,898$50,50833$11,463

Norton government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Electric Utilities: $2,033,000 ($764.57)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $2,410,000 ($906.36)
    Electric Utilities: $1,051,000 ($395.26)
    General - Other: $826,000 ($310.64)
    Police Protection: $534,000 ($200.83)
    Water Utilities: $436,000 ($163.97)
    Parks and Recreation: $393,000 ($147.80)
    Regular Highways: $362,000 ($136.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $325,000 ($122.23)
    Central Staff Services: $260,000 ($97.78)
    Local Fire Protection: $60,000 ($22.56)
    Libraries: $25,000 ($9.40)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $85,000 ($31.97)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $171,000 ($64.31)
    Electric Utilities: $54,000 ($20.31)
    Parks and Recreation: $36,000 ($13.54)
    Police Protection: $24,000 ($9.03)
    Solid Waste Management: $23,000 ($8.65)
    Central Staff Services: $21,000 ($7.90)
    General - Other: $16,000 ($6.02)
    Local Fire Protection: $9,000 ($3.38)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($3.01)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,651,000 ($996.99)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $148,000 ($55.66)

Norton government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $676,000 ($254.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $374,000 ($140.65)
    Air Transportation: $34,000 ($12.79)
    Parks and Recreation: $27,000 ($10.15)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $7,000 ($2.63)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.38)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $160,000 ($60.17)
    Other: $30,000 ($11.28)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $448,000 ($168.48)
    Fines and Forfeits: $37,000 ($13.92)
    Sale of Property: $22,000 ($8.27)
    Rents: $9,000 ($3.38)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.38)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $3,440,000 ($1293.72)
    Water Utilities: $1,006,000 ($378.34)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $88,000 ($33.10)
    Highways: $72,000 ($27.08)
    General Local Government Support: $12,000 ($4.51)
  • Tax - Property: $987,000 ($371.19)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $294,000 ($110.57)
    Public Utilities Sales: $273,000 ($102.67)
    Other Selective Sales: $60,000 ($22.56)
    Other License: $7,000 ($2.63)

Norton government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,681,000 ($2512.60)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,293,000 ($2366.68)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $388,000 ($145.92)

Norton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,000 ($2.63)
Businesses in Norton, KS
NameCountNameCount
Dairy Queen1Pizza Hut1
FedEx1Sleep Inn1
H&R Block1Taco Bell1
McDonald's1U-Haul1

Strongest AM radio stations in Norton:

  • KQNK (1530 AM; 1 kW; NORTON, KS; Owner: PIONEER COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KBRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; MCCOOK, NE; Owner: MCCOOK RADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAN (1490 AM; 1 kW; PHILLIPSBURG, KS; Owner: WALTER C. SEIDEL)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Norton:

  • KQNK-FM (106.7 FM; NORTON, KS; Owner: PIONEER COUNTRY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K218CD (91.5 FM; NORTON, KS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Norton:

  • K39BS (Channel 39; NORTON, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION)
  • KLNE-TV (Channel 3; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
Norton fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Norton fatal accident list:

Sep 8, 2010 05:40 PM, Sr-383, Lat: 39.839386, Lon: -99.885636, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 8, 2004 05:54 PM, Us-36, Jones St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 12, 1998 02:00 PM, Us-36, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 27, 1996 11:00 PM, North, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Sep 17, 1988 03:35 AM, Nwabash, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 29, 1980 05:00 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 33Number of bridges
  • 295ft / 90.2mTotal length
  • $3,490,000Total costs
  • 18,142Total average daily traffic
  • 3,151Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,336Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Norton, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 82000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Norton, KS
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Norton)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 76 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Norton, KS)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Norton)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 14 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Norton)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 19. The highest number of fires - 39 took place in 2006, and the least - 5 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Norton, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (51.2%), and Structure Fires (28.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Norton, KS
    • 15551.2%Outside Fires
    • 8528.1%Structure Fires
    • 5919.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 41.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Norton, KS
Most common first names in Norton, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4383.9 years
John4180.1 years
William3478.3 years
Charles2879.0 years
George2777.9 years
Robert2674.7 years
Ruth2286.6 years
Harold1974.8 years
Helen1983.5 years
Arthur1783.2 years
Most common last names in Norton, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2379.1 years
Davis1976.3 years
Miller1676.9 years
Johnson1578.0 years
Jones1480.2 years
Campbell1478.1 years
Brooks1381.2 years
Nelson1377.7 years
Jackson1284.5 years
Brown1276.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Norton, KS
  • 88.5%Utility gas
  • 10.1%Electricity
  • 1.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Norton, KS
  • 96.2%Utility gas
  • 3.8%Electricity


Norton compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 12 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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