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Norfork, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
599 Population 269/sq mi density
$32,917 Median Income $15,554 per capita
$183,900 Home Value $263,601 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$32,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$183,900 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Norfork, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,917
56% below
$15,554 per capita
Home Value
$183,900
35% below
Zillow: $263,601
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
188/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
37.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Norfork Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Norfork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Home Value
65%
Rent
63%
Poverty
299%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norfork a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Norfork residents earn a median household income of $32,917 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,554. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,323 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norfork is $183,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,601. Median rent is $730/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Norfork reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 188/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

23.6% of adults in Norfork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norfork has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population599
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,917
Per Capita$15,554
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.1%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$866

Housing

B+
Home Value$183,900
Rent$730
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$263,601
Housing Units377
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property188/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,057/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation608 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Norfork was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.