The Town FilesNorwood, Oklahoma
Community in Cherokee County · population 1,679 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $243,000
- Household income
- $88,661
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 38.9
Norwood is a community of 1,679 people in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $243,000, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 90% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 87% of Oklahoma towns.
How Norwood ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norwood is worth $243,000, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $88,661, which is more affordable than 36% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $833 a month. 91.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norwood | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $833 | $830 |
| Median household income | $88,661 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 91.1% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Norwood
| People | Norwood | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 27.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Norwood
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 25.8°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norwood since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 1, 1999 about 6.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 30, 2013.
Severe weather in Cherokee County since 1996
Cherokee County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4657: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cherokee County
Cherokee County had 17,947 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,123 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Norwood itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Norwood
- Woodall, OK4.1 mi · 816 people · home $221,800
- Zeb, OK6.3 mi · 520 people · home $151,600
- Fort Gibson, OK7.5 mi · 3,814 people · home $181,100
- Shady Grove, OK7.8 mi · 519 people · home $201,400
- Okay, OK8.9 mi · 505 people · home $72,100
- Park Hill, OK10.1 mi · 3,193 people · home $174,400
- Taylor Ferry, OK10.6 mi · 819 people · home $235,900
- Tahlequah, OK10.7 mi · 16,209 people · home $185,400
Norwood questions
Is Norwood, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norwood scores better for retirees than 58% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 87%. 10.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Norwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Norwood is valued at $243,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,661, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $833 a month.
What is the weather like in Norwood?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 3.7 inches of snow.
Does Norwood get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 1, 1999. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- 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)