What is the population of Norcatur, Kansas?

Norcatur has a population of approximately 197 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Norcatur, Kansas located?

Norcatur is located in Kansas, United States, at approximate coordinates 39.8348°, -100.1888°.

What is the median household income in Norcatur?

The median household income in Norcatur is approximately $53,906 based on the most recent open data.

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Norcatur

Total population

197

Median home value

$65,000

15.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$53,906

Norcatur$54k

National$74k

Founded

1885

Elevation806 m

Land area2.57 km²

Weather61°F · Patchy Fog

Coordinates39.83°, -100.19°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1885

Elevation

806 m

Area

2.57 km²

Official website

www.cityofnorcatur.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Norcatur is a city in Decatur County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 159.

History & geography

History

Norcatur was founded in 1885 near the Nebraska border. Norcatur was named from its location near the border between Norton and Decatur counties. The first post office in Norcatur was established in October, 1885.

Geography

Norcatur is located at (39.836514, -100.188402). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

39.7

Median home value

$65,000

Housing units

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment

2.4%

Race & ethnicity

White

95.4%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

4.6%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

39.8348

Longitude

-100.1888

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

61°F

Patchy Fog

Saturday

81°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Saturday Night

59°F

Mostly Clear

Sunday

77°F

Mostly Sunny

Sunday Night

61°F

Mostly Cloudy

Monday

76°F

Partly Sunny

Forecast for Norcatur, KS from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.4%

Diabetes

9.4%

Adult obesity

37.2%

Binge drinking

18.8%

Adult smoking

15%

No leisure activity

24.5%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

3,552

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
149
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
126
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
125
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
98
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
94
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
94
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta Audubon, 1844 · Aves
91
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
88

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

Largest magnitude

4.6

Largest event

2019-06-22

Most recent

M 2.9 — 2025-11-29
5 km SW of Kirwin, Kansas
M 2.8 — 2025-11-06
10 km SSW of Stockton, Kansas
M 2.8 — 2025-10-05
8 km NNW of Stockton, Kansas
M 3.3 — 2025-09-08
7 km NNW of Stockton, Kansas
M 2.5 — 2025-08-25
1 km NE of Zurich, Kansas
M 2.5 — 2025-08-22
11 km NNE of Stockton, Kansas

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Elden Auker

American baseball player (1910-2006)

Dewey Adkins

American baseball player

Gil Dodds

American middle distance runner and former world record holder (1918–1977)

Pegeen Fitzgerald

American radio broadcaster

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)

4.73

Annual solar (kWh/m²)

1,727

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)

103

Avg daily Wikipedia views

Attention level

Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfire Burnt Canyon, Woodward, Oklahoma
Wildfires · 2026-08-15 · 229 mi
Wildfire Semi 270, Woodward, Oklahoma
Wildfires · 2026-08-01 · 232 mi

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Site

PRAIRIE DOG C AB KEITH SEBELIUS LAKE, KS

Distance

6.5 mi

Streamflow

2.8 cfs

Gage height

3.56 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-24 20:45 UTC.

Events

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Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikidata
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• USGS NWIS (water data)
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
• CDC PLACES
• Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
• Wikipedia Pageviews API
• NASA EONET