Norton County

KS · Pop. 124,166 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Norton County is a mixed county in KS with a population of approximately 124,166.

$/Acre: $5,768

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 263.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax7.36%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$46,085

Poverty Rate8.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,768

Median Home Price$397K

Acres for Sale3253

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall25.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,043 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado8/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)304 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K455

Property Crime /100K378

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak