Norton County, KS
Living in Norton County
Bikeability15
Walkability49
Commute100
Public Transit17
Affordability90
Public Safety82
Airports1
Hospitals58
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.4kPopulation-246 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age
19%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector55%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office28%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$393Median Monthly Rent+$99 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas20%
Utility gas67%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Norton County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Norton County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump82%
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 | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Norton County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding40
Tornado39
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Norton County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Norton County, KS
All Saints Catholic School
54 miles, NE
St Mary's School
61 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
67 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
68 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Norton County, KS
Fort Hays State University
70 miles, SE
University of Nebraska at Kearney
76 miles, NE
Hastings College
98 miles, NE
National American University-Garden City
135 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Norton County, KS
Norton County Hospital
4 miles, N
Graham County Hospital
29 miles, S
Phillips County Hospital
31 miles, E
Decatur County Hospital
34 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Norton County, KS
Hays Regional Airport
73 miles, SE
Kearney Regional Airport
80 miles, NE
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
102 miles, NW
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
117 miles, NE