NortonMN
A town of 494.
494 people, and everyone knows the way
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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 0% work in town. The top destinations are Winona (33%), Rochester (17%) and Goodview (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Norton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 45 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 65% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Norton is
Norton beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Norton | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.1% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 6.7% | 5.9% |
1.4% of Norton is conserved land
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Whitewater Wildlife Management Area, South Branch Unit | — | 432 |
| 2. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | — | 227 |
100% 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 Minnesota, United States
Norton Township is a township in Winona County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 490 at the 2010 census.
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- Population
- 523
- Area
- 33 sq mi
- Elevation
- 860 ft