The Town FilesNorman Park, Georgia
City in Colquitt County · population 963 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $92,700
- Household income
- $50,529
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 40.5
Norman Park is a city of 963 people in Colquitt County, Georgia. The median home is worth $92,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 81% of Georgia towns, quieter than 76% of Georgia towns.
How Norman Park ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norman Park is worth $92,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $50,529, which is more affordable than 94% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $867 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norman Park | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $867 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $50,529 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Norman Park
| People | Norman Park | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Norman Park
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 39.3°F. About 50.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norman Park since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 14, 2000 about 4.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 25, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 11, 2023.
Severe weather in Colquitt County since 1996
Colquitt County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Colquitt County
Colquitt County had 15,616 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,979 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Norman Park itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Norman Park
2 public schools with 2,470 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County High School | 10-12 | 1,871 | 15.3 |
| Norman Park Elementary School | PK-5 | 599 | 13.6 |
Towns near Norman Park
- Omega, GA7.2 mi · 1,318 people · home $82,500
- Moultrie, GA8.8 mi · 14,638 people · home $157,200
- Lenox, GA12.9 mi · 752 people · home $89,700
- Ty Ty, GA14.2 mi · 641 people · home $74,000
- Doerun, GA14.2 mi · 738 people · home $133,800
- Berlin, GA14.3 mi · 511 people · home $111,200
- Phillipsburg, GA15.2 mi · 640 people · home —
- Unionville, GA15.5 mi · 1,688 people · home $48,500
Norman Park questions
Is Norman Park, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norman Park scores better for retirees than 59% of Georgia towns and quieter than 76%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Norman Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Norman Park is valued at $92,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,529, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $867 a month.
What is the weather like in Norman Park?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Norman Park get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norman Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 14, 2000. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)