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Norwood, MO

City in Wright County, Missouri.

Population

681

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

425

ZIP codes

0

Norwood and its ZIP codes

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Norwood at a glance

  • Norwood is about 4.7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • The median household income is $34,783, 51% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,200 (42% below Missouri) and median rent is $617 a month.

Local data for Norwood, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Norwood, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$34,783

Poverty rate

33.5%

Median home value

$133,200

Median rent

$617/mo

Homeownership

53.0%

Bachelor's or higher

17.2%

Median age

29.3

Average commute

25.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (106), German Americans (78), Dutch Americans (47).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Norwood.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$41,388

4,678 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$42,813

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$130M

FY 2026, $7,167 per person

Wright County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Norwood, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.8%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.8%
  • Worked from home4.6%

Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Norwood, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

802

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

3

0.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 21°F

47.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Norwood, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.6%

U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

23.7%

U.S. 12.8% +10.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.5%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Norwood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Mountain GroveCity8.7 mi4
MansfieldCity9 mi1.9
HartvilleCity11 mi0.7
CaboolCity17 mi4
AvaCity18 mi3.3
SeymourCity20 mi3.5
GrovespringCensus-designated place23 mi1.2
WasolaCensus-designated place23 mi5.3
DigginsVillage24 mi1
Willow SpringsCity26 mi3.6
HoustonCity29 mi3.6
PlatoVillage29 mi0.4
NianguaCity30 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Norwood, MO in?
Norwood is in Wright County, Missouri.
What is the population of Norwood, MO?
About 681 people live in Norwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Norwood?
Nearby places include Mountain Grove (8.7 mi), Mansfield (9 mi), Hartville (11 mi), Cabool (17 mi), Ava (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023