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Norwood, MO

Norwood, MO.

Population: 2,523 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Norwood, MO is $217,156 — up 1.7% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,156

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,156
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
-4.2%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$240,644
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
8

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
SKYLINE R-II, NORWOOD R-I
Schools include
SKYLINE ELEM., NORWOOD ELEM., NORWOOD HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.8%
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)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°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
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Oak Ridge Airpark (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+59 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
22.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$829
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
36.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,636
Average weekly wage
$765
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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

How it compares

NorwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$217,156$244,663$289,727
Median annual property tax$829$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Norwood, MO?
$217,156.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Norwood, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Norwood, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Norwood, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Norwood, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Norwood, MO?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Norwood, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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