Norris City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,613 Population 1,379/sq mi density
$37,778 Median Income $21,842 per capita
$80,800 Home Value $135,875 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$37,778 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, $550/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Norris City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,778
50% below
$21,842 per capita
Home Value
$80,800
71% below
Zillow: $135,875
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
294% above
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Norris City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
29%
Rent
47%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
394%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norris City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Norris City residents earn a median household income of $37,778 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,842. The unemployment rate stands at 14.2% (294% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 125 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norris City is $80,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,875. Median rent is $550/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

10.4% of adults in Norris City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norris City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,613
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,379/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,778
Per Capita$21,842
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$173M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,800
Rent$550
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$135,875
Housing Units553
Rent Burden29.4%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,280/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation425 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Norris City was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.561 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.