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Norton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Randolph County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
205 Population 353/sq mi density
$23,967 Median Income $17,705 per capita
$92,300 Home Value $53,788 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 2,932 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$23,967 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$92,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Norton, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,967
68% below
$17,705 per capita
Home Value
$92,300
67% below
Zillow: $53,788
Violent Crime
70/100K
82% below
2,932/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
32%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $23,967 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,705. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,002 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norton is $92,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $53,788. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Safety & Crime

Norton reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,932/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Norton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population205
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density353/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$23,967
Per Capita$17,705
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,145M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$53,788
Housing Units152
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property2,932/100K

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation2,161 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband41.3%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Norton was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.