Norton, Kansas
Norton is a city of 2,689 people in Norton County, Kansas, founded in 1872.
Why visit Norton
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include North Fork Solomon River Lattice Truss Bridge, Norton Theatre and Norton Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Norton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Norton
Norton is a city in and the county seat of Norton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,747.
From the Wikipedia article Norton, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
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North Fork Solomon River Lattice Truss Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Relocated road bridge in Norton County, Kansas
Museums and landmarks4
Norton Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Norton, Kansas
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Elmwood Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Child play area, walking paths, basketball court, baseball field, restrooms
Restaurants and cafes4
History
Norton was founded in 1872. Like the county, it was named for Capt. Orloff Norton.
One of the first recorded tornado pictures was taken in Norton, in 1909, by photographer Will Keller.
From the History section of Norton, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Norton
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 14°F | 0.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 17°F | 0.5 in | 5.4 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 26°F | 1.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 47°F | 4.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 58°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 61°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 52°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 38°F | 2.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 25°F | 0.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 16°F | 0.8 in | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Norton Dam (3 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
Norton County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-17: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-16: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Snowstorm)
- 2016-10-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hill City Municipal Airport (HLC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Almena 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Logan 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Beaver City 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Phillipsburg 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Orleans 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Hill City 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Arapahoe 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Oxford 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Alma 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Oberlin 34 mi west, about 55 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Norton Co KS Courthouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Norton, Kansas (9179313507), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Norton, Kansas (9181528578), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Prairie Dog Golf Course lattice truss bridge from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
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