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Living in Norton City, Virginia
An independent city surrounded by Wise County and the least populous city in Virginia. Flag Rock Recreation Area sits directly above its compact downtown.
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Commute & how people work
About 18% of Norton City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 20 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 38% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 12% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 8% | |
| 45 min or more | 9% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 72% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 2% | |
| Public transit | 4% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 18% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Norton City Public Schools reports a 99% on-time graduation rate, with 79% passing Math and 77% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Norton City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Churches & faith communities
- Hoot Owl Church
- Valley Chapel
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Norton City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
Hospitals & health systems
- In Home Care
- Norton Community Hospital, 129 beds
- Vitality Wellness
- Wise County Health Clinic
Manufacturing & factories
- Mullican Lumber & Manufacturing
Government & public sector
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Norton Town Hall
- Social Security Office
- US Forest Service District Office
- Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
- Virginia Employment Commission
- Wise County Chamber of Commerce
- Wise County Court House
Major employers & offices
- Adddison Insurance & Financial Services
- Belcher Insurance Agency
- Bolwell Financial Consultants
- C & C Bonding, LLC
- GSA
- H William Mattingly Corporation
- Nationwide
- Thrower, Blanton & Associates, P.C.
Business & industrial parks
- Wingfoot Wise
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Norton City?
Norton City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.90 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.90% a year).
How are the schools in Norton City?
Norton City Public Schools reports a 99% on-time graduation rate, with 79% passing Math and 77% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Norton City?
The average commute for Norton City workers is about 20 minutes, and 71% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Norton City?
About 18% of Norton City workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Norton City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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