Norton County , Kansas
Population: 5,392 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $50,305 Home $106,300 Rent $642/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,392 residents, Norton County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kansas and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Norton County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$50,305
Median Income
household
$106,300
Home Value
median
$642/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $50,305 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,220 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| Median Home Value | $106,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $642/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,392 |
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.7%
Obesity
12.7%
Diabetes
17.8%
Smoking
37.8%
High Blood Pressure
28.6%
No Physical Activity
21.3%
Depression
36.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 19.8 · 20th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
47.77
🔥 Wildfire
31.30
❄️ Winter Storm
62.16
🌍 Earthquake
9.64
☀️ Drought
84.41
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