Norton County is located in Northwestern Kansas bordering Nebraska. It is rural and agricultural. Norton County is among a group of border counties located between the 180 and 170 transportation corridors. The City of Norton is a rural transportation hub with east west US Hwy 36, north south US Hwy 283, the US Hwy 83/KS Hwy 383 connector from Colby and 170 with Norton and several other Kansas highways.

Norton is a growing, safe and progressive community and we extend an open invitation for all to come enjoy the quality of life you desire. The local economy is strong with a diverse employment base that includes a strong healthcare service provider community, as well as being balanced with agriculture, manufacturing. multiple utility companies, service-based businesses, State Correctional Facility, and a variety of retail stores.

Home to Keith Sebelius Reservoir and Prairie Dog State Park which boast some of the nation’s finest hunting, fishing, cabin & campsite facilities to support abundant outdoor activities. In addition to amazing outdoor spaces and wildlife, Norton’s assets include modern city facilities, outstanding healthcare, excellent school systems, and a wide variety of services and unique destination businesses. High speed broadband internet via fiber to the premise insures everyone stays connected to the rapidly growing world of internet commerce.