The Town of Norton
Self Help Community Profile
Location:
The town of Norton is located in Southeastern Ma. boarded by Mansfield & Easton on the north; Attleboro on the west; Rehoboth on the south; and Taunton on the east and southeast. Norton is 14 miles southwest of Brockton, 18 miles northeast of Providence, R.I. and 190 miles from New York City.
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2000 U.S. Census Bureau Population Characteristics:
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General Population Statistics
| Total Households |
5,872
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Total Population |
18,036 |
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| Total Registered Voters |
8,016
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Total Unenrolled Voters |
5,107
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| Total Males |
8,578
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Total Females |
9,458
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| Never Married |
3,181
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Married |
8,541
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| Separated |
250 |
Non-Married/unrelated |
596
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| Widowed |
678
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Divorced |
1,167
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| Single female Head of households |
633
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Grandparents as caregivers |
242
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Race/Ancestry Statistics
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Race
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Total
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Percent
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Total in Poverty
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Percent
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| White |
16,621
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92.2%
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603
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3.8%
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| Black |
209
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1.2%
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22
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20.8%
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| Asian |
180
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1.0%
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0
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0.0%
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| Hispanic |
206
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1.1%
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33
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19.4%
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| American Indian |
24
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0.1%
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6
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35.3%
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| Other |
806
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4.5%
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0
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0.0%
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| Two or more Races |
195
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1.1%
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Disability Status
| Population 5 to 20 years |
4,710
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With a Disabilty |
223
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% Disabiled | 4.7% | ||||
| Population 21 to 64 years |
10,529
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With a Disabilty |
1,256
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% Disabiled | 11.9% | ||||
| 21 to 64 employed |
7,539
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With a Disabilty | % Employed | 58.6% | |||||
| Population 65 years and older |
1,278
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With a Disabilty |
536
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% Disabiled | 41.9% |
Poverty Statistics
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Map of Norton
Poverty Population |
| Category | Families | Single Female Head of Household | Individuals | 65 Years and older |
| Total |
99
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100
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663
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165
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| Below 100% Poverty |
2.2%
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13.7%
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4.0%
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26.1%
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| Total below 200% Poverty |
321
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1,953
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| % below 200% Poverty |
7.2%
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11.8%
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| 100% Poverty total with children under 18 |
80
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64
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| % below with children under 18 |
3.1%
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15.5%
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| 100% Poverty total with children under 5 |
7
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7
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u/a
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u/a
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| % below with children under 5 |
0.6%
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8.6%
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u/a
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u/a
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Norton Board of Selectmen |
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| Member | Term |
| Mary Steele , Chairman | |
| Timothy R. Giblin, Vice Chairman | |
| Robert W. Kimball, Jr. | |
| Robert S. Salvo, Sr. | |
| Stephen G. Gradie | |
Map of Norton
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Persons, by race, for whom Poverty Status is Determined
| Population below 100% of poverty | Persons below 100% | % of Pop-ulation | Persons up to 150% of poverty | Persons up to 200% of poverty | Persons above 200% |
| All Races |
663
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4.0%
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1,253
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1,953
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14,582
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| White |
603
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3.8%
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| Black |
22
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20.8%
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| Asian |
0
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0.0%
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| American Indian |
6
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35.3%
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| Hispanic |
33
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19.4%
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| Other Races |
0
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0.0%
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Other Poverty Related Statistics:
| Families with female head of household and no husband present |
633
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| Percent below poverty level |
13.7%
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| With related children under 18 years of age |
64
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| Percent below poverty level |
15.5%
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| With related children under 5 years of age |
7
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| Percent below poverty level |
8.6%
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| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren |
12
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| Percent of grandparents living in household who are responsible for grandchildren |
5.0%
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| TAFDC Recipients as of 2005 according to DTA |
70
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Languages Spoken other than English
| Language Spoken |
Persons
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% of Persons
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| English Only |
15,774
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94.9%
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| Language other than English |
849
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5.1%
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| Speak English less than well |
172
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1.0%
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| Spanish Speaking |
195
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1.2%
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| Other Indo-Eurposean Languages |
560
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3.4%
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| Asian and Pacific Island Languages |
59
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0.4%
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Preschool Child Statistics
Persons under 5 years of age: 1,444 (8.0%) % Living in poverty: 7 (0.5%)
Children ages 0-6 on TANF: 49
Persons enrolled in Nursery School/Preschool: 516
| Estimated number of 3 year olds as of 2008 |
232
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| Estimated number of 4 year olds as of 2008 |
243
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| Total estimated 3 and 4 year olds as of 2008 |
475
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| Total estimated Head Start eleigible 3 and 4 year olds as of 2008 |
49
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| Total number of children enrolled in Head Start as of 2008 |
24
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| Norton number of licensed child care slots as of 2005 |
908
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| Early Intervention children as of 2004 |
95
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| Total Births 2007 |
202
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| Teen Births 2007 |
6
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Norton Preschool Child Care Centers
| Name | Address | Phone | Type | Capacity | Infant | Toddler | Pre-School |
| Active Learners, Inc | 237 East Main St
Norton,02766 |
508 285-8700 | Group Care | 23 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Elisabeth Amen Nursery School | Wheaton College
Norton,02766 |
508 285-8220 | Group Care | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Expanding Horizons Children’s Center, Ltd. | 46 Pleasant St
Norton,02766 |
508 222-3865 | Group Care | 74 | 7 | 13 | 40 |
| Miss Sheila’s Preschool Academy | 153 West Main St
Norton,02766 |
508-285-7119 | Group Care | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Our Magical Beginnings | 250 East Main St
Norton,02766 |
508 285-8388 | Group Care | 39 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Patty’s Play and Learn Center | 314 East Main St
Norton,02766 |
508 285-2373 | Group Care | 38 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Rainbow Kids Learning Center, Inc. | 366 Old Colony Rd
Norton,02766 |
508 222-1901 | Group Care | 96 | 14 | 9 | 55 |
| Self Help Head Start – Norton | 77 East Main St
Norton,02766 |
508 285-5021 | Group Care | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| The Children’s Studio, LTD | 184 West Main St
Norton,02766 |
508 285-3265 | Group Care | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center Inc | 127 Reservoir St
Norton,02766 |
508 285-2579 | Group Care | 44 | 5 | 9 | 30 |
Norton School Enrollment
2006-2007 School Year
Total pupils enrolled in 2007: 3,046
Low Income Rate: 10.3%*
Limited English Proficient: 0 (0.0%)*
Annual Drop Out Rate for 2003: 2.89%
Number of total children identified by Department of Education for special education: 643 (21.1%)*
*Department of Education 2006-07 School Year
| Race/Ancestry of Students 2007 |
Total
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| Total Students |
3,046 (100%)
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| White |
2,869(94.2%)
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| African American |
37 (1.2%)
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| Hispanic |
34 (1.1%)
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| Asian |
31 (1.0%)
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| American Indian |
(0.0%)
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Housing Characteristics
Figures Below from 2000 Census
| Total Housing Units |
5,961
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| Rental Occupied Housing |
1,043
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| Owner Occupied Housing |
4,829
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| Single Family Homes |
4,635
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| Mobile Homes |
199
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| Total Public Housing Units |
373
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| Homeowner Vacancy Rate |
0.4%
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| Rental Vacancy Rate |
2.3%
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| Percent paying more than 35% of income for rent |
26.1%
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| Percent paying more than 35% of income for mortgage |
14.5%
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Lead Poisoning Data:
Units built prior to 1959: 1,761 (29.6% of entire housing stock)
Children 2004 20-24 ug/dl immediate risk of lead poisoning: 0
Children 2002 25 ug/dl+ lead poisoned: 0.0
Income/Employment Data
| Median Income |
$71,848
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| Per Capita Income |
$23,876
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| Total Labor Force* |
10,532
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| Employed* |
9,944
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| Unemployed* |
588
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| Unemployment Rate* |
5.6%
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| Average Weekly Wages as of 2003 |
$698
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*As of August, 2008, accourding to Division of Unemployment Assistance
Crime Rates for 2005*
*Massachusetts State Police Crime Reporting Unit
| Categories |
2005
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2004
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% Change
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| Murder |
0
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0
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n/c
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| Rape |
1
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1
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n/c
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| Robbery |
0
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1
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-100..0%
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| Aggravated Assault |
3
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6
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-50.00%
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| Burglary |
36
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37
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-2.70%
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| Larceny |
104
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130
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-20.0%
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| Motor Vehicle Theft |
8
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14
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-43.3%%
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Perinatal Rates
| Category | Number | Percent | State % |
| Total Births 2007 |
202
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| Prematurity (less than 37 weeks) |
11
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5.5%
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9.0%
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| Low Birth Weight |
14
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6.9%
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7.9%
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| Adequate Prenatal Care |
171
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85.1%
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83.1%
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| Teen Births |
6
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3.0%
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6.2%
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| Infant Deaths (less than 1 year) |
2
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n/a
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4.9%
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| Neonatal Deaths (less than 28 days) |
2
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n/a
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| WIC child participants as of 2003 |
97
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| WIC infant participants as of 2003 |
37
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Substance Abuse Indicators
(According to BSAS 2003 Department of Public Health)
Admision to DPH funded treatment programs: 263
Injection drug user admission to DPH programs: 69
Alcohol and other drug related hospital discharges: 40
Alcohol and drug users deaths: 2
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Results of the 2008 SHI Community Needs Assessment for the town of Norton.
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| # Priority | % | Problem Area |
| 1. | 85% | More affordable housing. |
| 2. | 57% | Help for people to pay gas and/or electric bills. |
| 3. | 50% | More affordable childcare. |
| 4. | 50% | Help with health insurance coverage. |
| 5. | 47% | Financial Aid to further education. |
| 6. | 45% | Help for people to pay rent. |
| 7. | 43% | Help for people to pay water bills. |
| 8. | 36% | Youth programs for children ages 5 to 12 years. |
