Norborne, MO

Missouri

Norborne is a small town in Missouri with a population of 682. Residents earn $64,750 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
682 Population 1,049/sq mi density
$64,750 Median Income $31,598 per capita
$83,000 Home Value $167,160 Zillow
$705 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,750 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,750
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,000
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.6%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $705
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Norborne Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population682
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,750
Per Capita$31,598
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.6%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$705
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$167,160
Housing Units342
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking17.3%
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation689 ft (210 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.0%

Is Norborne a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norborne receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Norborne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norborne is $64,750, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Norborne is $83,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Norborne has a population of 682 with a density of 1,049 people per square mile. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.4%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 5% Black.

Population

682
Total Population
1,049
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Norborne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Norborne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norborne is $64,750, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Norborne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,750
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,598

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.8 min
Drive Alone79.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Norborne is $83,000, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $705 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $167,160.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,000
71% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$167,160

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$705
39% below US avg
Rent Burden25.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.4%
Housing Units342
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

In Norborne, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 27.0% report depression. 28.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Norborne vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity28.7%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep38.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits61.0%

Food & Exercise

15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.6%
54% below US avg
High School+89.9%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,049/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.0%
Alt Fuel Stations2

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.8 min
Drive Alone79.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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