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Norwood, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Feliciana Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
250 Population 61/sq mi density
$43,370 Median Income $27,286 per capita
$233,100 Home Value $210,967 Zillow
$1,098 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,370 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$233,100 home value, $1,098/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Norwood, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,370
42% below
$27,286 per capita
Home Value
$233,100
17% below
Zillow: $210,967
Median Rent
$1,098/mo
6% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Norwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
83%
Rent
94%
Poverty
302%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Norwood 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

Norwood residents earn a median household income of $43,370 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,286. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 399 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Norwood is $233,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,967. Median rent is $1,098/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Norwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Norwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Norwood has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population250
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,370
Per Capita$27,286
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110

Housing

B+
Home Value$233,100
Rent$1,098
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$210,967
Housing Units153
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,292/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation292 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute42 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Norwood was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.