At a Glance
Median Income
$61,667
$30,413 per capita
Home Value
$69,400
Zillow: $95,113
Median Rent
$839/mo
13.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
19.9%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
14.9% smoking rate
How Norris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norris a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norris residents earn a median household income of $61,667 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,413. The unemployment rate stands at 19.9% (453% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 655 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norris is $69,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,113. Median rent is $839/month, with 13.4% 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 1948.
Education
3.9% of adults in Norris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norris has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population269
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density961/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,667
Per Capita$30,413
Unemployment19.9%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$1,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,400
Rent$839
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$95,113
Housing Units103
Rent Burden13.4%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation732 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute13 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Norris was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.