Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Among 123 Arkansas towns, just 1 have a lower median rent than Norman. Its National Register listings include Norman Town Square and Crystal Springs Camp Shelter. Norman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Norman beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 552 in 1910, 303 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1942 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Norman, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Norman.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities. Since 1982, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Norman.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
At 32 minutes, Norman’s average trip to work is above both Arkansas’ towns (21 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). 1.4% of Norman working residents work locally. The top destinations are Hot Springs (18%), Glenwood (9%) and Little Rock (9%).
| Norman | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 21 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $77,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Norman has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 91°F, Norman’s July high is against 92°F in Arkansas’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Norman beats the Arkansas average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 43% of adults have high blood pressure in Norman.
| Norman | Arkansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 41% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 34% | 25% |
| What stands out | Norman | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.7% | 14.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Norman; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Norman residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Arkansas.
Where Norman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Norman on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in Arkansas, United States
Norman is a town in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States. It was known as Womble until 1925. The population was 303 at the 2020 census, down from 378 in 2010.
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Norman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
