Nortonville is a small town of 794 in Kansas, with a median household income of $66,786
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nortonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Nortonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nortonville 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: 85.9
Nortonville's overall cost of living index is 85.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nortonville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nortonville, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$895
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,786
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nortonville's violent crime rate is 215.3 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
215.3 /100k
Property Crime
840.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nortonville is served primarily by Jefferson County North.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nortonville, KS
National Avg
School District
Jefferson County North
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nortonville sees average highs of 39.2°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Nortonville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nortonville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,200 and median rent is $895/month.
Nortonville's violent crime rate is 215.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 840.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nortonville are operated by Jefferson County North.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nortonville, KS has a population of 794, a median household income of $66,786, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Nortonville averages 39.2°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches
with about 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nortonville, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66060.
The population of Nortonville, Kansas is 794 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nortonville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $89,200, median household income $66,786, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nortonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.