Norborne is a small town of 656 in Missouri, with a median household income of $64,917
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Norborne stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Norborne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Norborne 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: 88.2
Norborne's overall cost of living index is 88.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Norborne costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Norborne, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Norborne's violent crime rate is 92.2 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
92.2 /100k
Property Crime
276.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Norborne is served primarily by NORBORNE R-VIII.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Norborne, MO
National Avg
School District
NORBORNE R-VIII
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Norborne sees average highs of 37.3°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.7 inches of snow per year.
Norborne's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Norborne roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,700 and median rent is $738/month.
Norborne's violent crime rate is 92.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 276.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Norborne are operated by NORBORNE R-VIII.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.3:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Norborne, MO has a population of 656, a median household income of $64,917, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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.
Norborne averages 37.3°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches
with about 12.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Norborne, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64668.
The population of Norborne, Missouri is 656 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Norborne: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $85,700, median household income $64,917, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norborne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
