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Norfork, AR
City in Baxter County, Arkansas.
Population
690
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
310
ZIP codes
0
Norfork and its ZIP codes
Norfork at a glance
- Norfork is about 5.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,167, 47% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,000 (3% below Arkansas) and median rent is $694 a month.
Local data for Norfork, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norfork, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,167
Poverty rate
39.4%
Median home value
$182,000
Median rent
$694/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (68), German Americans (68), Italian Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baxter County. PPP loans are for Norfork.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,067
16,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,272
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$437M
FY 2026, $10,492 per person
How people get to work
Norfork, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.4%
- Carpooled25.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norfork, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
633
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norfork, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Norfork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalesvilleCity | 2.1 mi | 4.5 |
| BriarcliffCity | 4.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Buffalo CityCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Calico RockCity | 9.8 mi | 4.8 |
| PinevilleTown | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Mountain HomeCity | 11 mi | 12 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.4 |
| GassvilleCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| CotterCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Big FlatTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.8 |
| Fifty-SixCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| GamalielCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount OliveCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| FlippinCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| LakeviewCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norfork, AR in?
- Norfork is in Baxter County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Norfork, AR?
- About 690 people live in Norfork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norfork?
- Nearby places include Salesville (2.1 mi), Briarcliff (4.7 mi), Buffalo City (9.2 mi), Calico Rock (9.8 mi), Pineville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023