What are the schools like in Norwood, CO?

Norwood is served primarily by Norwood School District No. R-2J. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Norwood?

The median household income in Norwood, CO is $53,603 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.5%.

What is the weather like in Norwood, CO?

Norwood has an average high temperature of 38.9°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.8 inches.

Norwood, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Norwood, CO affordable or expensive?

Norwood's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Norwood is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $286,500 and the median rent is $1,211 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Norwood, CO?

Norwood has a violent crime rate of 61.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 599.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Norwood, CO a Good Place to Live?

Norwood is a small town of 558 in Colorado, with a median household income of $53,603 and a 10.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Norwood stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Norwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Norwood 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: 98.1

Norwood's overall cost of living index is 98.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Norwood costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Norwood, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$286,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,211	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,603	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Norwood's violent crime rate is 61.1 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.1 /100k

Property Crime

599.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Norwood is served primarily by Norwood School District No. R-2J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Norwood, CO	National Avg
School District	Norwood School District No. R-2J	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Norwood sees average highs of 38.9°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 15.8 inches of annual precipitation and 59.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Norwood, CO
Average High — January	38.9°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	15.8"
Annual Snowfall	59.8"

Demographics

Metric	Norwood, CO	National Avg
Population	558	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Redvale, CO 7 mi Placerville, CO 16 mi Naturita, CO 16 mi Nucla, CO 17 mi Sawpit, CO 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Norwood

Norwood, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

81423

Norwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norwood, CO affordable or expensive?

Norwood's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Norwood roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $286,500 and median rent is $1,211/month.

What is the crime rate in Norwood, CO?

Norwood's violent crime rate is 61.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 599.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Norwood?

Public schools in Norwood are operated by Norwood School District No. R-2J. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Norwood, CO a good place to live?

Norwood, CO has a population of 558, a median household income of $53,603, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Norwood?

Norwood averages 38.9°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.8 inches with about 59.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Norwood?

Norwood, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81423.

What is the population of Norwood?

The population of Norwood, Colorado is 558 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Norwood?

Key numbers for living in Norwood: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $286,500, median household income $53,603, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.