At a Glance
Median Income
$52,112
$28,609 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
Zillow: $113,085
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.3% smoking rate
How Nora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nora a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nora residents earn a median household income of $52,112 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,609. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nora is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,085. Median rent is $1,109/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
13.1% of adults in Nora hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nora has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population178
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,112
Per Capita$28,609
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$2,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$1,109
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$113,085
Housing Units78
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,373/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,007 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Nora was built in 1960.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.