City Town Info

Norwood, MO


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Norwood, Missouri

Norwood, Missouri, in Wright county, is 49 miles E of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 157 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. About 552 people people live in Norwood.

The People and Families of Norwood

In Norwood, about 58% of adults are married. The people of Norwood spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norwood had a median family income of $27,500.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,200) in Norwood than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Norwood Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Norwood, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Missouri. Norwood isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Norwood, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Norwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Norwood Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Norwood Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Norwood Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Norwood, MO

Comparing Norwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime34
You are visiting:
All States > Missouri > Norwood

Norwood Apartments

Apartments for rent in and around Norwood

Help Disaster Victims Worldwide

career story promo - ARC A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross.

  • Fill out a simple survey about your full-time job and career
  • CityTownInfo will donate $20 for each properly completed survey
  • No personal contact info required
  • An easy way to help disaster victims around the world
  • Help others interested in your career
Read our rules and guidelines and get started now!

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Norwood Government Officials

Are you an official in the Norwood government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Norwood. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1