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Norwood, LA

Norwood, LA.

Population: 732 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Norwood, LA is $142,000. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$142,000

Median home value

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$142,000
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
66.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Natchez National Historical Park (46 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
McCutcheon Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
27
Hospitals include
NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL, UNIVERSAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
33.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.5%
Median annual property tax
$199
Households with broadband internet
26.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,504
Average weekly wage
$949
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

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 Norwood, LA?
$142,000.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Norwood, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hurricane, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Norwood, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Norwood, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Norwood, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Norwood, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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