Kansas
Norcatur is a small town in Kansas with a population of 202. Residents earn $67,143 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Norcatur receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Norcatur offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Norcatur is $67,143, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Norcatur is $85,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Norcatur experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches, including 19.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 92.4% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,143 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,416 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $737 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,208 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 132 |
| County GDP | $222M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 18 |
| Commute Time | 16.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $85,400 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $100,630 |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,239/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.2 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,627 ft (801 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8348°N, 100.1888°W |
| County FIPS | 20039 |
Winner: Republican by 69 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |