Norwood, MO

Missouri

Norwood is a small town in Missouri with a population of 832. Residents earn $37,375 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
832 Population 520/sq mi density
$37,375 Median Income $22,093 per capita
$78,600 Home Value $226,812 Zillow
$607 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,375 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, $607/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,375
50% lower than US avg
Home Value $78,600
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.2%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $607
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.9%
34% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.2%
111% higher than US avg

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

People

Population832
Median Age26.8 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans12.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,375
Per Capita$22,093
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty26.2%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent$607
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$226,812
Housing Units296
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity42.9%
Uninsured11.8%
Smoking24.3%
Depression29.3%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation1,486 ft (453 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.7%

Is Norwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norwood receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. 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 $37,375, 50% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 26.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Norwood is $78,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $607 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Norwood has a population of 832 with a density of 520 people per square mile. The median age is 26.8 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 5.8% Hispanic.

Population

832
Total Population
520
People / sq mi
26.8yrs
Median Age
31% below US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Norwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Norwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norwood is $37,375, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Norwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,375
50% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,093

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.2%
111% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Norwood is $78,600, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $607 (48% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $226,812.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,600
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$226,812

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$607
48% below US avg
Rent Burden26.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.4%
Housing Units296
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

In Norwood, 42.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.8% of residents lack health insurance. 24.3% are current smokers. 29.3% report depression. 37.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
34% above US avg
Diabetes13.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure36.1%
Asthma12.0%
COPD11.1%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking24.3%
74% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity37.3%
Depression29.3%
Mental Distress22.5%
Physical Distress17.9%
Short Sleep42.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate75.8%
Uninsured11.8%
37% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits48.2%

Food & Exercise

13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 86.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.2%
61% below US avg
High School+83.8%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density520/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.7%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone74.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.7%

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