At a Glance
Median Income
$72,083
$33,805 per capita
Home Value
$126,300
Zillow: $194,012
Median Rent
$757/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.2% smoking rate
How Nora Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nora Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nora Springs a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nora Springs residents earn a median household income of $72,083 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,805. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,681 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nora Springs is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,012. Median rent is $757/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
21.2% of adults in Nora Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nora Springs has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,394
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density628/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,083
Per Capita$33,805
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,300
Rent$757
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$194,012
Housing Units638
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,468/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation1,090 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Nora Springs was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.