Norcatur, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Decatur County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
202
Population
202/sq mi density
$67,143
Median Income
$28,416 per capita
$85,400
Home Value
$110,709 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,143 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Norcatur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Decatur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Norcatur has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.3").