At a Glance
Median Income
$51,266
$28,159 per capita
Home Value
$94,100
Zillow: $127,370
Median Rent
$824/mo
41.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
18.1% smoking rate
How Norton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norton residents earn a median household income of $51,266 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,159. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norton is $94,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,370. Median rent is $824/month, with 41.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
23.8% of adults in Norton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norton has 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 26.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,704
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,416/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,266
Per Capita$28,159
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$357M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,100
Rent$824
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$127,370
Housing Units1,305
Rent Burden41.6%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain26.2 in/yr
Elevation2,329 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute8 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Norton was founded in 1872.
The median home in Norton was built in 1959.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.