At a Glance
Violent Crime
429/100K
572/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
50.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
77.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.3%
35.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Norris reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 572/100K.
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 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population116
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans64.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$7,773
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty77.8%
County GDP$107M
Avg Weekly Wage$794
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units38
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent429/100K
Property572/100K
Health
Obesity48.3%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking35.1%
Heart Disease9.7%
Premature Death24,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain21.0 in/yr
AQI35 (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%
Broadband24.0%
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.
3.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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