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Norman, AR — ZIP 71960

Population: 1,144 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 71960 (Norman, AR) is $117,300. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$117,300

Median home value

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$117,300
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
CADDO HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CADDO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
63.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Hot Springs National Park (35 mi)
National parks include
Hot Springs National Park, President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Mount Ida-Bearce Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Memorial Field Airport (HOT) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
CHAMBERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CHI ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL HOT SPRINGS, NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
30.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.2%
Median annual property tax
$487
Households with broadband internet
43.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
794
Average weekly wage
$597
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Wholesale Trade

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 71960?
$117,300.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71960?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71960?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71960?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71960?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 71960?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71960?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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