The Town FilesNorborne, Missouri
City in Carroll County · population 634 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $105,700
- Household income
- $65,577
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 43.6
Norborne is a city of 634 people in Carroll County, Missouri. The median home is worth $105,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Missouri towns, quieter than 94% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Missouri towns.
How Norborne ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norborne is worth $105,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $65,577, which is more affordable than 94% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $675 a month. 81.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norborne | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,700 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $675 | $855 |
| Median household income | $65,577 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Norborne
| People | Norborne | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Norborne
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 40.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norborne since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 4, 1977 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 6, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 23, 1975.
Severe weather in Carroll County since 1996
Carroll County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 1, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4612: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Carroll County
Carroll County had 2,658 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,929 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Norborne itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Norborne
2 public schools with 159 students, about 6.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORBORNE HIGH | 6-12 | 83 | 6.9 |
| NORBORNE ELEM. | PK-5 | 76 | 6.9 |
Towns near Norborne
- Hardin, MO8.7 mi · 571 people · home $106,300
- Carrollton, MO10.6 mi · 3,514 people · home $110,200
- Waverly, MO10.7 mi · 784 people · home $117,700
- Lexington, MO13.3 mi · 4,652 people · home $161,300
- Richmond, MO16.0 mi · 6,013 people · home $142,600
- Higginsville, MO16.6 mi · 4,817 people · home $166,100
- Wellington, MO20.0 mi · 738 people · home $144,200
- Braymer, MO20.9 mi · 737 people · home $82,400
Norborne questions
Is Norborne, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norborne scores better for retirees than 94% of Missouri towns and quieter than 94%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Norborne?
The median owner-occupied home in Norborne is valued at $105,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,577, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $675 a month.
What is the weather like in Norborne?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.6 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does Norborne get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norborne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 4, 1977. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)