The Town FilesNorris City, Illinois
Village in White County · population 1,145 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,700
- Household income
- $42,333
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 30.9
Norris City is a village of 1,145 people in White County, Illinois. The median home is worth $86,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 99% of Illinois towns.
How Norris City ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norris City is worth $86,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $42,333, which is more affordable than 61% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $711 a month. 71.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norris City | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $711 | $960 |
| Median household income | $42,333 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 71.5% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Norris City
| People | Norris City | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 32.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Norris City
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 48.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.4 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norris City since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 22, 2012 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 24, 2002.
Severe weather in White County since 1996
White County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 1, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3199: Record/Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in White County
White County had 4,205 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,671 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Norris City itself the ACS puts it at 10.3%.
Public schools in Norris City
4 public schools with 614 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris City-Omaha Elem School | K-8 | 419 | 15.0 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield H S | 9-12 | 195 | 10.3 |
| ROE20 Learning Alternative Branch | 6-12 | — | — |
| Norris City Annex | Other | — | — |
Towns near Norris City
- Enfield, IL8.5 mi · 794 people · home $60,400
- Carmi, IL11.3 mi · 4,865 people · home $114,800
- Ridgway, IL13.0 mi · 851 people · home $75,000
- Eldorado, IL13.1 mi · 3,743 people · home $66,200
- McLeansboro, IL13.8 mi · 2,675 people · home $79,500
- Equality, IL16.7 mi · 539 people · home $82,900
- Galatia, IL18.4 mi · 827 people · home $70,200
- Crossville, IL19.2 mi · 623 people · home $64,500
Norris City questions
Is Norris City, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norris City scores better for retirees than 20% of Illinois towns and quieter than 48%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.9).
How much does a house cost in Norris City?
The median owner-occupied home in Norris City is valued at $86,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,333, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $711 a month.
What is the weather like in Norris City?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year and 11.4 inches of snow.
Does Norris City get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norris City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 22, 2012. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- 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)