What are the schools like in Norton, KS?

Norton is served primarily by Norton Community Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Norton?

The median household income in Norton, KS is $52,822 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Norton, KS?

Norton has an average high temperature of 39.5°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.6 inches.

Norton, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Norton, KS affordable or expensive?

Norton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Norton is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $100,200 and the median rent is $760 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Norton, KS?

Norton has a violent crime rate of 37.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 130.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Norton, KS a Good Place to Live?

Norton is a small town of 2,729 in Kansas, with a median household income of $52,822 . Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Norton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Norton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Norton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.1

Norton's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Norton costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Norton, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$100,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$760	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,822	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Norton's violent crime rate is 37.3 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

37.3 /100k

Property Crime

130.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Norton is served primarily by Norton Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Norton, KS	National Avg
School District	Norton Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Norton sees average highs of 39.5°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 24.4 inches of annual precipitation and 19.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Norton, KS
Average High — January	39.5°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	24.4"
Annual Snowfall	19.6"

Demographics

Metric	Norton, KS	National Avg
Population	2,729	—
Median Age	34.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	9.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Almena, KS 10 mi Edmond, KS 15 mi Norcatur, KS 16 mi Clayton, KS 17 mi Lenora, KS 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Norton

Norton, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67654

Norton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norton, KS affordable or expensive?

Norton's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Norton roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $100,200 and median rent is $760/month.

What is the crime rate in Norton, KS?

Norton's violent crime rate is 37.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 130.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Norton?

Public schools in Norton are operated by Norton Community Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Norton, KS a good place to live?

Norton, KS has a population of 2,729, a median household income of $52,822, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Norton?

Norton averages 39.5°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.4 inches with about 19.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Norton?

Norton, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67654.

What is the population of Norton?

The population of Norton, Kansas is 2,729 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Norton?

Key numbers for living in Norton: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $100,200, median household income $52,822, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.