Kansas
Nortonville is a small town in Kansas with a population of 797. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nortonville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Nortonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nortonville is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 22.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Nortonville is $91,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Nortonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 13.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,500 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,435 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $997 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,080 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 428 |
| County GDP | $845M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,933 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.30% |
| Commute Time | 34.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $91,500 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $200,047 |
| $/Sq Ft | $120 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $869 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.1% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,933 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.30% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,705/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,121 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4154°N, 95.3300°W |
| County FIPS | 20005 |
Winner: Republican by 37.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.5% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,853/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.2% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Avg Commute | 34.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |