Norton, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Norton County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,704
Population
1,416/sq mi density
$51,266
Median Income
$28,159 per capita
$94,100
Home Value
$127,370 Zillow
$824
Median Rent
41.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,266 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,100 home value, $824/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Norton 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 26.2 inches. The area receives 19.6 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 | 2,329 ft (710 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8362°N, 99.8916°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Norton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.7 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Norton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.4").