NortonWV
The town, settled in 1919, counts 196 residents.
Is Norton a good place to live?
Norton’s median age is 76.2 years, where West Virginia’s towns sit at 42.2 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Of the 62 West Virginia towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Norton. Norton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
196 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Norton: who provides what
Norton is unincorporated, so Randolph County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Norton.
Norton stands out in West Virginia and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
Nearly one in ten residents live below the poverty line in Norton. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs here rose by 88, to 96. The top destinations are Elkins (27%), Buckhannon (5%) and Mill Creek (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
| Norton | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 14% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 16% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Norton faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
90% of Norton’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Norton: snowy winters and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 69 inches of snow, with January nights at 21° and July afternoons at 81°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Norton is
The share of adults in Norton who sleep under 7 hours: 40%. The town beats the West Virginia average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. Among adults in the town, 31% have been diagnosed with depression and 13% binge drink.
| Norton | West Virginia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 44% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 31% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| What stands out | Norton | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.8% | 11% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.5% | 9.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Norton
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Norton
About 0 of every 100 Norton residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across West Virginia.
99% of working residents leave Norton for work
Where Norton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Norton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Norton, WV a good place to live?
Norton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.