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Norton, Kansas

city · Norton County

At a glance

2,689
Population
$96,800
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$127,906
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$598/mo
Median rent
56% below U.S. median
$53,125
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
7.4 min
Average commute
97.2%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 81 — 19% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing50% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost73% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college73 mi
Nearest community college64 mi
Nearest technical college72 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates29.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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