The Town FilesNorwood Court, Missouri
Town in St. Louis County · population 890 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,000
- Household income
- $42,882
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 54
- Median age
- 35.8
Norwood Court is a town of 890 people in St. Louis County, Missouri. The median home is worth $87,000, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Missouri towns, more walkable than 98% of Missouri towns, more vibrant than 98% of Missouri towns.
How Norwood Court 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 Norwood Court is worth $87,000, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $42,882, which is more affordable than 84% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $877 a month. 8.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norwood Court | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,000 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $877 | $855 |
| Median household income | $42,882 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 8.9% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Norwood Court
| People | Norwood Court | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in Norwood Court
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 23.8°F. About 41.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.6 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
54 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norwood Court since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 22 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 22, 2011 about 2.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 29 deaths and 666 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 285 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in St. Louis County since 1996
St. Louis County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4877: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| August 8, 2022 | Flood | DR-4665: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in St. Louis County
St. Louis County had 596,676 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,926 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Norwood Court itself the ACS puts it at 11.3%.
Towns near Norwood Court
- Pasadena Hills, MO0.4 mi · 912 people · home $252,800
- Normandy, MO0.8 mi · 4,287 people · home $87,300
- Northwoods, MO0.8 mi · 3,687 people · home $76,000
- Country Club Hills, MO0.9 mi · 1,014 people · home $49,200
- Cool Valley, MO1.2 mi · 1,039 people · home $102,800
- Flordell Hills, MO1.3 mi · 724 people · home $51,800
- Velda City, MO1.4 mi · 1,188 people · home $49,500
- Jennings, MO1.5 mi · 12,895 people · home $68,800
Norwood Court questions
Is Norwood Court, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norwood Court scores better for retirees than 16% of Missouri towns and quieter than 1%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Norwood Court?
The median owner-occupied home in Norwood Court is valued at $87,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,882, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $877 a month.
What is the weather like in Norwood Court?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 23.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.7 inches of precipitation a year and 16.6 inches of snow.
Does Norwood Court get tornadoes?
54 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norwood Court since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 22, 2011. 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)