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Norton, KS


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Norton, Kansas

Norton, Kansas, in Norton county, is 183 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 202 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. There are 3,012 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Norton

In Norton, about 59% of adults are married. In Norton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norton had a median family income of $36,179.

Political Inclinations

Norton folks tended to give their money ($1,450) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Crime and Safety

Both violent crime and property crime are low in Norton.

Norton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Norton that were owner-occupied was 75%.

Commuting

In Norton, 93% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere. One of the nice things about Norton is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Norton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyNorton Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyNorton Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Norton Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Norton Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Norton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Norton, KS

Comparing Norton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women65
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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