At a Glance
Median Income
$88,906
$34,905 per capita
Home Value
$224,000
Zillow: $217,252
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
17.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
20.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norwood a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norwood residents earn a median household income of $88,906 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,905. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,570 business establishments, including 142 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norwood is $224,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,252. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 17.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
27.8% of adults in Norwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norwood has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,598
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,906
Per Capita$34,905
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,000
Rent$1,054
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$217,252
Housing Units530
Rent Burden17.7%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,215/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation886 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Norwood was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 142 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.