At a Glance
Median Income
$32,917
$15,554 per capita
Home Value
$183,900
Zillow: $272,801
Median Rent
$730/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
37.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norfork a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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 $272,801. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population599
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
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$272,801
Housing Units377
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
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.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.