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Population in July 2009: 3,713. Population change since 2000: -4.9%
 

Males: 1,671  (45.0%)
Females: 2,042  (55.0%)

Median resident age:  39.0 years
Virginia median age:  35.7 years

Zip codes: 24273.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $31,969 (it was $22,788 in 2000)
Norton:

$31,969
Virginia:

$59,330
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $20,650

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $80,349 (it was $53,800 in 2000)
Norton:

$80,349
Virginia:

$252,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $101,582; Detached houses: $117,063; Townhouses or other attached units: $146,884; In 2-unit structures: $173,942; Mobile homes: $37,510

Median gross rent in 2009: $524.

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  • White alone - 3,401 (92.2%)
  • Black alone - 185 (5.0%)
  • Two or more races - 75 (2.0%)
  • Asian alone - 27 (0.7%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Norton: 80.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (22.3%), Irish (10.8%), English (9.3%), German (8.6%), Scotch-Irish (4.1%), Dutch (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1894

Elevation: 2141 feet

Land area: 7.53 square miles.

Population density: 493 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Norton:

  • High school or higher: 66.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Norton city:

  • Never married: 23.8%
  • Now married: 48.1%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

43 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.1%
Virginia:  8.1%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Norton, Virginia in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Norton to the number of sex offenders is 1238 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $494 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $411 (0.6%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (43.9 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Lexington-Fayette, KY (127.4 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (433.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Wise, VA (2.0 miles ), Coeburn, VA (3.0 miles ), Appalachia, VA (3.0 miles ), Big Stone Gap, VA (3.1 miles ), Dungannon, VA (3.4 miles ), Pound, VA (3.6 miles ), Eolia, KY (3.7 miles ), Lynch, KY (4.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 5 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $94,700
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $112,600
  • 2010: 6 buildings, average cost: $95,400

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Latitude: 36.94 N, Longitude: 82.63 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,850 (+98.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 860 (59.1%)

Area code: 276

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.7%
Virginia:

6.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Norton by Year
Type 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 001000000
per 100,000 0.00.025.30.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 630231110
per 100,000 151.474.60.052.580.827.827.127.00.0
Robberies 142010120
per 100,000 25.299.450.70.026.90.027.154.10.0
Assaults 189139136955
per 100,000 454.1223.7329.3236.4350.0166.6243.8135.2134.8
Burglaries 11191820202227189
per 100,000 277.5472.3455.9525.3538.5610.8731.5486.9242.6
Thefts 180213182204172234252265226
per 100,000 4540.95294.64609.95358.64631.16496.46827.47168.06091.6
Auto thefts 598982325
per 100,000 126.1223.7202.6236.4215.455.581.354.1134.8
Arson 131012113
per 100,000 25.274.625.30.026.955.527.127.080.9
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 352.2324.7297.9293.9313.2296.6334.9319.1244.1

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Crime in Norton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 23 (17 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.58
Virginia average:

2.30

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -346 (-8.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (18%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (8%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Wholesale trade (6%)
  • Retail trade (26%)
  • Health care and social assistance (19%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Construction laborers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Norton-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Virginia state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/4/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 39.5 miles away from the Norton city center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/10/1980, a category F3 tornado 53.2 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Norton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 39.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 43.0 miles away from Norton center
On 6/29/1996 at 19:30:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 41.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1995 at 00:37:28, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 28.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/17/1990 at 21:01:17, a magnitude 4.0 (3.5 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 40.8 miles away from Norton center
On 4/19/1996 at 08:50:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 21.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers in Norton:

  • MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 310 THIRD STREET NE)
  • NORTON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 100 15TH ST NW)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Norton:

  • WELLMONT LONESOME PINE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 4 miles away; BIG STONE GAP, VA)
  • WHITESBURG ARH HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; WHITESBURG, KY)
  • DICKENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; CLINTWOOD, VA)

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Local government website: www.nortonva.org

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Norton:

  • Northeast State Community College (about 34 miles; Blountville, TN; Full-time enrollment: 3,537)
  • East Tennessee State University (about 47 miles; Johnson City, TN; FT enrollment: 11,642)
  • Big Sandy Community and Technical College (about 53 miles; Prestonsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 2,306)
  • Tusculum College (about 54 miles; Greeneville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,144)
  • Walters State Community College (about 61 miles; Morristown, TN; FT enrollment: 3,878)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 63 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 2,182)
  • Appalachian State University (about 73 miles; Boone, NC; FT enrollment: 14,923)

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Notable location: Flag Rock Recreation Site (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Norton include: Saint Marys Catholic Church (A), Davis Chapel (B), First Baptist Church (C), Central Freewill Baptist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hamilton Cemetery (1), Hawthorne Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Norton Reservoirs (A), Upper Norton Reservoir (B), Lower Norton Reservoir (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Clear Creek (A), Lost Creek (B), Thacker Branch (C), Bear Creek (D), Knob Branch (E), Robinet Branch (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Country Hearth Inn - Norton (375 Wharton Ln NE), Days Inn (375 Wharton Lane Northeast), Holiday Inn-Norton (USRoute 58A).

 
Norton city County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 25.1%
(27.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Virginia:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  61.7%
Whole state:  68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.6%
Whole state:  4.7%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Norton, VA


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Norton compared to Virginia state average:

Norton, Virginia environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Norton (2011 data):

  • New Peoples Bank, Inc.: Norton Branch at 600 Trent Street, branch established on 01/01/1971. Info updated 07/06/2010: Bank assets: $84.8 mil, Deposits: $75.7 mil, headquarters in Honaker, VA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 30 total offices, Holding Company: New Peoples Bankshares, Inc.
  • Miners Exchange Bank: Norton Branch at 1470 Park Ave., Nw Norton Square Shopping Center, Route 58, branch established on 11/27/1987. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $11.5 mil, Deposits: $10.6 mil, headquarters in Coeburn, VA, positive income, 7 total offices
  • The First Bank and Trust Company: Park Avenue Branch at 1026 Park Avenue, branch established on 06/08/1994. Info updated 04/05/2007: Bank assets: $1,144.4 mil, Deposits: $9.7 mil, headquarters in Lebanon, VA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices, Holding Company: First Bancorp, Inc.
  • Bank of America, National Association: Norton Seventh Street Branch at 702 Park Avenue, N.W., branch established on 08/01/1964. Info updated 11/18/2009: Bank assets: $1,489,198.0 mil, Deposits: $1,021,724.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5991 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Woodforest National Bank: Norton Walmart Branch at 780 Commonwealth Drive, branch established on 01/02/2007. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $3,279.3 mil, Deposits: $2,894.4 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 569 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group, Inc.
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Norton Branch at 701 Park Avenue, N.W., branch established on 07/13/1981. Info updated 12/01/2010: Bank assets: $1,070,489.0 mil, Deposits: $811,027.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6537 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Norton, Virginia:

  • The Inn At Norton, 551 Hwy 58 E, Norton, VA 24273 , Phone: (276) 679-7000, Fax: (276) 679-1736
  • Super 8 Motel, 425 Wharton Way, Norton, VA 24273 , Phone: (276) 679-0893, Fax: (276) 679-0893
  • Days Inn Norton, 375 Wharton Ln, Norton, VA 24273 , Phone: (276) 679-5340, Fax: (276) 679-5341
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Norton, Virginia

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Norton travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (76%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (18%)
  • Coal or coke (3%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Norton city County Virginia:
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Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Norton city:

5.39 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Norton city:

2.70 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Norton city:

18.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

18.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.9%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Norton city:

27.0%
Virginia:

26.7%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 6$16,871$33,7422$1,203
Other Government Administration 7$24,590$42,1540$0
Police Protection - Officers 22$75,598$41,2350$0
Police - Other 8$18,759$28,1390$0
Firefighters 0$0 1$1,942
Streets and Highways 10$33,049$39,6594$5,170
Welfare 17$49,373$34,8528$8,727
Solid Waste Management 5$10,457$25,0970$0
Parks and Recreation 5$11,849$28,4382$2,541
Housing and Community Development(Local) 2$10,330$61,9800$0
Water Supply 14$40,931$35,0841$1,212
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 89$276,385$37,26520$8,196
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 24$43,609$21,80511$3,838
Other and Unallocable 3$7,175$28,7004$2,450
Totals for Government 212$618,976$35,03653$35,279

Norton government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $923,000 ($248.59)
    All Other: $284,000 ($76.49)
  • Current Operations - Elementary & Secondary Education: $5,340,000 ($1438.19)
    Police Protection: $1,118,000 ($301.10)
    Sewerage: $1,084,000 ($291.95)
    Welfare - Other: $1,077,000 ($290.06)
    Regular Highways: $1,037,000 ($279.29)
    General - Other: $958,000 ($258.01)
    Water Utilities: $732,000 ($197.15)
    Financial Administration: $716,000 ($192.84)
    Solid Waste Management: $348,000 ($93.72)
    Parks & Recreation: $268,000 ($72.18)
    Fire Protection: $130,000 ($35.01)
    Health Services - Other: $54,000 ($14.54)
    Libraries: $43,000 ($11.58)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Education: $724,000 ($194.99)
    Housing & Community Development: $559,000 ($150.55)
    Public Welfare: $497,000 ($133.85)
    All Other: $102,000 ($27.47)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $170,000 ($45.79)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $290,000 ($78.10)
    Corrections: $149,000 ($40.13)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $1,291,000 ($347.70)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $2,826,000 ($761.11)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $1,280,000 ($344.73)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $3,680,000 ($991.11)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $1,267,000 ($341.23)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $426,000 ($114.73)
    Water Utilities: $24,000 ($6.46)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $84,000 ($22.62)
    Interest Earnings: $38,000 ($10.23)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $405,000 ($109.08)
    Elementary and Secondary Education: $321,000 ($86.45)
    Regular Highways: $207,000 ($55.75)
    Police Protection: $40,000 ($10.77)
    Financial Administration: $18,000 ($4.85)
    Parks & Recreation: $18,000 ($4.85)
    Fire Protection: $15,000 ($4.04)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,560,000 ($689.47)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $907,000 ($244.28)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $3,281,000 ($883.65)
    Highways: $554,000 ($149.21)
    All Other: $349,000 ($93.99)
    General Support: $347,000 ($93.46)
    Public Welfare: $264,000 ($71.10)
    Health & Hospitals: $25,000 ($6.73)
    Housing & Community Development: $20,000 ($5.39)
  • Tax - Property: $1,694,000 ($456.23)
    Total General Sales: $1,329,000 ($357.93)
    NEC: $949,000 ($255.59)
    Other Selective Sales: $715,000 ($192.57)
    Public Utilities: $276,000 ($74.33)
    Motor Vehicle License: $30,000 ($8.08)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $5,775,000 ($1555.35)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $64,000 ($17.24)

10.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,597 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.19%
Virginia average:

11.06%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Wise County, VA  4.74% ($24,896 average AGI)
from Dickenson County, VA  0.85% ($25,833)


9.55% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($42,470 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.55%
Virginia average:

10.78%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Wise County, VA  5.20% ($40,274 average AGI)

Strongest AM radio stations in Norton:

  • WNVA (1350 AM; 5 kW; NORTON, VA; Owner: RADIO-WISE, INC.)
  • WTCW (920 AM; 4 kW; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLSD (1220 AM; 1 kW; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEZC (1480 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEON, KY; Owner: JESUS COMMUNICATION ILNC.)
  • WPWT (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WDIC (1430 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINCHCO, VA; Owner: DICKENSON COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WHGG (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIO)
  • WXLZ (1140 AM; daytime; 3 kW; ST. PAUL, VA; Owner: YEARY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WLSI (900 AM; 5 kW; PIKEVILLE, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Norton:

  • W219CJ (91.7 FM; NORTON, VA; Owner: CLINCH VALLEY COLLEGE)
  • WNVA-FM (106.3 FM; NORTON, VA; Owner: RADIO WISE, INC.)
  • W202AL (88.3 FM; NORTON, VA; Owner: APPALSHOP, INC.)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WISE-FM (90.5 FM; WISE, VA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE)
  • WIFX-FM (94.3 FM; JENKINS, KY; Owner: LETCHER COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WXKQ-FM (103.9 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: T.C.W. BROADCASTING , INC.)
  • WMMT (88.7 FM; WHITESBURG, KY; Owner: APPALSHOP, INCORPORATED)
  • WDXC (102.3 FM; POUND, VA; Owner: WDXC RADIO, INC.)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPKE-FM (103.1 FM; COAL RUN, KY; Owner: EAST KENTUCKY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WRZK (95.9 FM; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: MURRAY COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXBQ-FM (96.9 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPJO (99.3 FM; ELIZABETHTON, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCQR-FM (88.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WSGS (101.1 FM; HAZARD, KY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING SERVICE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Norton:

  • WSBN-TV (Channel 47; NORTON, VA; Owner: BLUE RIDGE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WYMT-TV (Channel 57; HAZARD, KY; Owner: WYMT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W24BT (Channel 24; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W31BU (Channel 31; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BQ (Channel 53; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W69ED (Channel 69; TALBERT, KY; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Norton, Virginia:
  • Fatal accident count: 10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 13
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 4
  • Fatalities: 10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 23
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Virginia average:
  • Fatal accident count: 184
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 274
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 65
  • Fatalities: 201
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 427
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 28

See more detailed statistics of Norton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Norton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Norton, VA)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Norton)


FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: T310R (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 107TT , Serial Number: 310R1345, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 02/22/1994
    Registrant (Corporation): Starnes Aviation LLC, 820 Highland Ave Nw, Norton, VA 24273
  • Aircraft: 8A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 28562 , Serial Number: 1391, Year manufactured: 1940
    Registrant (Individual): Joseph G Carmack, Gen Del, Norton, VA 24273
  • Aircraft: J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 35248 , Serial Number: 6243, Year manufactured: 1941
    Registrant (Individual): John W Polly, 748 Terrace, Norton, VA 24273
  • Aircraft: PA-32-300 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 81223 , Serial Number: 32-7940263, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 10/23/1979
    Registrant (Corporation): Mullins Insurance Agency Inc, Po Box 379, Norton, VA 24273
  • Aircraft: PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8471C , Serial Number: 28-7690142, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 01/23/1976
    Registrant (Corporation): C S & W Aviation Inc, 517 Park Ave, Norton, VA 24273
  • Aircraft: PA-22 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8740C , Serial Number: 22-1393, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 11/05/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Darrell G Grigsby, 301 Highland Ave Nw, Norton, VA 24273


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 26
  • Hazardous Condition: 5

Incident types - Norton


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Norton, VA

Most common first names in Norton, VA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James6969.9 years
John6471.8 years
William6074.5 years
Mary5776.8 years
Robert4267.9 years
George3274.9 years
Charles2670.4 years
Margaret1973.2 years
Virginia1977.1 years
Thomas1868.3 years
Most common last names in Norton, VA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wells4674.8 years
Collins4269.8 years
Jones4171.0 years
Adams3770.3 years
Mullins3771.9 years
Sturgill3673.2 years
Smith3571.4 years
Bolling3573.0 years
Williams3271.2 years
Roberts3172.3 years
Businesses in Norton, VA
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Quiznos1
Burger King1RadioShack1
CVS1Rue211
Dairy Queen1SONIC Drive-In1
Days Inn1Subway1
FedEx1Super 81
H&R Block2Taco Bell1
Hardee's1U-Haul1
Holiday Inn1UPS1
McDonald's1Walmart1

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