Location
The City of Norton, the smallest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, is located in the so-called Arrowhead of Virginia, the far southwestern corner of the state. The city is closer to seven other state capitals than to the Virginia state capitol in Richmond. Norton is located in the geographic center of the east coast and of 1/2 of the nation’s population and manufacturing facilities. Distances to some major markets:
- Atlanta - 327 miles
- Detroit - 565 miles
- Indianapolis - 420 miles
- Louisville - 278 miles
- Nashville - 308 miles
- Raleigh - 333 miles
Norton is in the Appalachian Mountains, with elevations nearby ranging from 1,400 to 4,200 feet above sea level.
Area Highways
U.S. 23, a major north-south arterial highway, runs through the City of Norton and connects there with Alternate U.S. 58, an east-west arterial highway. Both of these highways provide an excellent means of travel to Interstate 181 and Interstate 81, about 50 miles away, which also connect with Interstates 75 and Interstates 77, creating an access to the entire eastern seaboard market and a gateway to the Midwestern and western markets. Interstates 40 (105 miles) and Interstates 64 (160 miles) are also accessible via Interstates 81.
Climate
| Rainfall |
45 inches |
| Snowfall |
15 inches |
Related Facts
- Prevailing Winds - West / Southwest
- Secondary Winds - Northeast
- National Air Quality Attainment Area - Yes
Population
| 2020 |
3,687 |
| 2010 |
3,958 |
| 2000 |
3,904 |
| 1990 |
4,247 |
| 1980 |
4,757 |
| 1970 |
4,172 |
Age Break Down (2020 Census)
| Under 5 years |
3.1% |
| Under 18 years |
16% |
| 18 years and over |
84% |
| 65+ |
21.6% |
Related Facts
- City area - Approximately 7.5 square miles
- Population density - 589 per square mile