At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$23,031 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
Zillow: $112,238
Median Rent
$633/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
19.4% smoking rate
How Norphlet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norphlet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norphlet 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
Norphlet residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,031. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,165 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norphlet is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,238. Median rent is $633/month, with 22.5% 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 1976.
Education
8.1% of adults in Norphlet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norphlet has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population834
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$23,031
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$3,375M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,186
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$633
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$112,238
Housing Units365
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation159 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Norphlet was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.