NortonIL
A town of 925.
925 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Norton’s report card
Now in Norton
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
New Local Sweet Spot
I was browsing around and noticed that The Ice Cream Place just got listed - has anyone had a chance to try it out yet?
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Norton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Norton
Most working residents leave Norton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (12%), Kankakee (8%) and Bradley (5%). Half commute less than 33 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Norton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Norton is
Norton beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Norton | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6.3% |
0% of Norton is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
98% of working residents leave Norton for work
Where Norton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Norton
Township in Illinois, United States
Norton Township is one of seventeen townships in Kankakee County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 936 and it contained 394 housing units. Norton Township was organized in 1857 out of Essex Township.
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- Population
- 936
- Area
- 50 sq mi
- Elevation
- 640 ft