Norwood-City-Hall-mo, 2021
Norwood’s story
144 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2021.
- 1882Norwood is settled
NorwoodMO
A town of 621, settled in 1882.
Population
621
2025 Census estimate · +8% since 2020
Typical home
$227K
+4.5% in a year
Household income
$35K
median
Median age
29.3
years
Jobs based here
158
Balanced
Is Norwood a good place to live?
34% of residents live below the poverty line in Norwood, above both Missouri’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 248 Missouri towns, just 5 have a higher share of children under 18 than Norwood. Norwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
621 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Norwood: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Norwood, and how to reach them.
PowerSE-MA-NO Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterNorwood PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers86% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Norwood’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWrightWright County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2015
ZIP code6571765717 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Norwood.
Schools
The schools Norwood’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Norwood R-I school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 126 | A− |
| Norwood HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 179 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Norwood, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Norwood has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 23° and about 10 inches of snow falls in a winter.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–45°
Spring44–66°
Summer64–85°
Fall46–68°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 11
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most of Norwood’s workers commute out: the town has 0.9 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Norwood for work: only 3% work in town. Norwood’s median household income is $35,000, below both the Missouri town median ($62,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Jobs based in Norwood fell to 158 in 2023, 31 fewer than in 2013.
3%work in town
| Norwood | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.4% | 13% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Norwood3%
Springfield19%
Mansfield17%
Mountain Grove8%
Ava6%
20 mi
median commute distance
158
jobs based in Norwood
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Norwood stands out in Missouri and nationally, with the median rent lower than most
Norwood’s median rent is $617 a month. Typical home values rose 4.5% in the year to September 2026. 53% of Norwood households own their home.
$227KZillow home value
| Norwood | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 53% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $617 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Norwood$227K
Missouri$265K
+4.5%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Norwood is
Norwood beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17. 24% of adults smoke cigarettes in Norwood. Among 248 Missouri towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Norwood.
| Norwood | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 30% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 22% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better15 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Norwood | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27.9% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 21.3% | 13.7% |
Texas County Memorial Hospital
29.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Norwood faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Norwood
17pages on Norwood
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Norwood; the nearest are
Missouri State University-West PlainsCommunity college · Public · West Plains40.5 mi$5,936 in-state tuitionMissouri State University-SpringfieldUniversity or college · Public · Springfield47.9 mi$9,502 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Norwood residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Questions about Norwood
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Norwood, MO a good place to live?
Norwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Norwood, MO known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Ova A. Kelley and Hannah Kelly.