About Norton
Norton is a small town in northwestern Kansas counting 2,681 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Norton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,404 residents per square mile.
📰 Norton News Today
- Daniel Charles Walter Obituary (2026) - Norton, KS - Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home - Norton Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Jerry Norton Obituary Aug 8, 2026 milesfs.com · Aug 8
- Daniel Charles Walter Obituary | Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home | Norton, KS Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Idaho man seriously injured in western Kansas motorcycle crash WIBW · Jun 30
- Motorcyclist hospitalized after NW Kansas crash with a pickup Hays Post · Jun 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Norton Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Norton
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Norton County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Norton
- Eisenhower Elem
- Norton High
- Norton Jr High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Norton County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,681
Rank in state#95 of 626
Land area1.91 sq mi
Density1,404/sq mi
Coordinates39.8362, -99.8916