Norwich is a small town of 463 in Kansas, with a median household income of $48,625
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Norwich stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Norwich is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Norwich 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: 87.2
Norwich's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Norwich costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Norwich, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Norwich's violent crime rate is 97.9 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
97.9 /100k
Property Crime
405.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Norwich is served primarily by Kingman - Norwich.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Norwich, KS
National Avg
School District
Kingman - Norwich
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Norwich sees average highs of 44.2°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 33.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Norwich's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Norwich roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,200 and median rent is $850/month.
Norwich's violent crime rate is 97.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 405.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Norwich are operated by Kingman - Norwich.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Norwich, KS has a population of 463, a median household income of $48,625, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
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.
Norwich averages 44.2°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.1 inches
with about 6.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Norwich, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67118.
The population of Norwich, Kansas is 463 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Norwich: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $84,200, median household income $48,625, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norwich side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.