Norwich, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sumner County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
483 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$53,333 Median Income $30,366 per capita
$88,500 Home Value $192,600 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,500 home value, $856/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Norwich, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,333
29% below
$30,366 per capita
Home Value
$88,500
69% below
Zillow: $192,600
Median Rent
$856/mo
26% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Norwich Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Norwich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
31%
Rent
74%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norwich 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

Norwich residents earn a median household income of $53,333 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,366. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 640 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norwich is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,600. Median rent is $856/month, with 28.1% 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 1951.

Education

24.9% of adults in Norwich hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norwich has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population483
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,333
Per Capita$30,366
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$878M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$856
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$192,600
Housing Units245
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,708/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,495 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Norwich was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.