Oklahoma
Norge is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 152. Residents earn $48,712 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Norge receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Norge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Norge is $48,712, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Norge is $48,200, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Norge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 73.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.6% |
| 99% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,712 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,928 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,155 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,198 |
| County GDP | $2,927M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 133 |
| Retail | 187 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,919 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.06% |
| Commute Time | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $48,200 |
| 83% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,125 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,919 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.06% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.4% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,562/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,264 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9888°N, 97.9940°W |
| County FIPS | 40137 |
Winner: Republican by 63.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.9% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 475/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 69.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 187 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 20.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |