Norfork is a small town of 554 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $34,444
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Norfork stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Norfork is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Norfork city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.5
Norfork's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Norfork costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Norfork, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$189,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$634
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,444
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Norfork's violent crime rate is 202.7 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
202.7 /100k
Property Crime
1640.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Norfork is served primarily by NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Norfork, AR
National Avg
School District
NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Norfork sees average highs of 46.1°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Norfork's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Norfork roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $189,100 and median rent is $634/month.
Norfork's violent crime rate is 202.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1640.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Norfork are operated by NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Norfork, AR has a population of 554, a median household income of $34,444, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Norfork averages 46.1°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches
with about 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Norfork, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72658.
The population of Norfork, Arkansas is 554 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Norfork: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $189,100, median household income $34,444, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norfork side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
