Norfolk, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
25,962
Population
1,431/sq mi density
$62,175
Median Income
$36,287 per capita
$199,100
Home Value
$259,095 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
126
Violent Crime/100K
1,151 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,175 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$199,100 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Norfolk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 29.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,533 ft (467 m) |
| Area | 18.1 sq mi (47.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0282°N, 97.4278°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Norfolk has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").