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Norwood, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Norwood is a small town in Illinois with a population of 501. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
501 Population 1,616/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $25,646 per capita
$93,500 Home Value $117,391 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,500 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,750
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,500
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.5%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

How Norwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population501
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,616/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 79%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$25,646
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$16,966M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,500
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$117,391
Housing Units206
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Uninsured9.1%
Smoking18.0%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation683 ft (208 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.0%
Libraries13

Is Norwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norwood receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Norwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norwood is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Norwood is $93,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Norwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Norwood has a population of 501 with a density of 1,616 people per square mile. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.4%), with 3.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.

Population

501
Total Population
1,616
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Norwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Norwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norwood is $68,750, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Norwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,750
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,646
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
IRS Avg AGI$80,771

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,972
County GDP$16,966M

Business (County)

Restaurants468
Healthcare543
Retail638
Manufacturing138

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,031
129% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.8 min
Drive Alone66.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home21.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Norwood is $93,500, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $117,391.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,500
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$117,391

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden18.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.1%
Housing Units206
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,031
129% above US avg
Effective Rate8.59%
In Norwood, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.1% of residents lack health insurance. 18.0% are current smokers. 26.1% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Norwood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.2%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.0%
29% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress14.5%
Short Sleep38.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Uninsured9.1%
6% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.6%
Dental Visits59.4%
Premature Death10,362/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access80.1%
Healthcare Facilities543
Norwood 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 is 37.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall26.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation683 ft (208 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,616/sq mi
Coordinates40.7078°N, 89.6995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17143
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 4.7-point margin. 91.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.9%
D 51.5%

Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.5%
81% below US avg
High School+90.1%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,616/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities543
Restaurants468
Retail Stores638

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.8 min
Drive Alone66.8%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home21.9%

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