At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$29,099 per capita
Home Value
$92,000
Zillow: $232,571
Median Rent
$721/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.1% smoking rate
How Norman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norman residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,099. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norman is $92,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,571. Median rent is $721/month, with 17.3% 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 1975.
Education
9.6% of adults in Norman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norman has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population324
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density287/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$29,099
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$707
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,000
Rent$721
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$232,571
Housing Units188
Rent Burden17.3%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,842/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation790 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+74.9%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Norman was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.