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Norton, WV
Census-designated place in Randolph County, West Virginia.
Population
196
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
339
ZIP codes
0
Norton and its ZIP codes
Norton at a glance
- Norton is about 4.6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Norton.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,908
10,309 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,300
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Norton, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
124
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norton, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Norton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Womelsdorf (Coalton)Town | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| JuniorTown | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| ElkinsCity | 6.2 mi | 3.7 |
| BelingtonTown | 6.2 mi | 2.1 |
| BeverlyTown | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| DaileyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| East DaileyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Valley BendCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| MontroseTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Mill CreekTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| BowdenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BuckhannonCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| PhilippiCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| HuttonsvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HinklevilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| AdrianCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norton, WV in?
- Norton is in Randolph County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Norton, WV?
- About 196 people live in Norton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norton?
- Nearby places include Womelsdorf (Coalton) (2.3 mi), Junior (3.2 mi), Elkins (6.2 mi), Belington (6.2 mi), Beverly (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023