Norris, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jackson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
116 Population 140/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Norris, SD

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
16% below
50.9% high school+
Obesity Rate
48.3%
50% above
35.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Poverty
627%
Bachelor's
84%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norris a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

28.3% of adults in Norris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 50.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norris has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population116
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$7,773
Unemployment
Poverty77.8%
County GDP$107M
Avg Weekly Wage$794

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units38
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity48.3%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking35.1%
Heart Disease9.7%
Premature Death24,380/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,493 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+50.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband45.8%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Norris was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.