At a Glance
Median Income
$44,333
$19,812 per capita
Home Value
$48,800
Zillow: $162,476
Median Rent
$713/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
19.2% smoking rate
How Noma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Noma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Noma a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Noma residents earn a median household income of $44,333 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,812. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Noma is $48,800 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,476. Median rent is $713/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
10.5% of adults in Noma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Noma has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population254
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,333
Per Capita$19,812
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$805
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,800
Rent$713
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$162,476
Housing Units100
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,511/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.8 in/yr
Elevation166 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute31 min
Broadband65.3%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Noma was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.