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Norton Center, Massachusetts
Norton Center is a community of 2,663 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Norton Center
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include King Phillip's Cave, Xfinity Center, Fisher-Richardson House and Norton Center Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 50 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Norton Center
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Norton Center
Norton Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Norton, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, Norton Center had a population of 2,677.
From the Wikipedia article Norton Center, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
King Phillip's Cave
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
Cave in Massachusetts, United States
Xfinity Center
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
Outdoor theatre in Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Fisher-Richardson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Norton Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Old Bay Road
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic road in Massachusetts, United States
Pitt Clarke House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Norton, Massachusetts, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes9
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Map of Norton Center
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 4.4 in | 14.3 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 19°F | 3.8 in | 12.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 5.3 in | 10.1 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 4.7 in | 1.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 4.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 5.2 in | 9.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Norton W (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bristol County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2022-04-18: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-25: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Attleboro 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Taunton 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- North Attleborough Town 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Brockton 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Bridgewater Town 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Valley Falls 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Pawtucket 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Central Falls 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Franklin Town 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Providence 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Norton Town Common, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- NortonMA PittClarkeHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MansfieldMA FisherRIchardsonHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jp49819980922-lilithfair, Jason Philbrook, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Streetcars in Norton Centre - postcard (2), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Trinitarian Congregational Church, Norton Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Streetcars in Norton Centre - postcard (1), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Norton Public Library, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Streetcars in Norton Centre - postcard (3), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Watson Fine Arts Center, Wheaton College, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Watson Fine Arts Center, Wheaton College, Massachusetts-2, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mars Arts & Humanities, Wheaton College, Norton Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norton Fire Department and Town Hall, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Norton Town Hall, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panorama of Wheaton College, Norton Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Balfour-Hood Center, Wheaton College, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wallace Library, Wheaton College, Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meadows East, Wheaton College Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mars Center for Science and Technology at Wheaton College Massachusetts, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mars Center for Science and Technology at Wheaton College, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Norton Middle School - panoramio, Joey Kleinowskis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norton station (5), December 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Norton station building (1), October 2020, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Norton station (3), December 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Norton station building (2), October 2020, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Norton station (4), December 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taunton Branch right of way in Norton, December 2022, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Norton Reservoir under snow and fog - panoramio, Joey Kleinowskis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Norton Reservoir - panoramio, Joey Kleinowskis, CC BY-SA 3.0
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