At a Glance
Median Income
$48,712
$22,928 per capita
Home Value
$48,200
Zillow: $214,949
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
18.7% smoking rate
How Norge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norge residents earn a median household income of $48,712 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,928. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norge is $48,200 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,949. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 27.5% 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 2001.
Education
5.9% of adults in Norge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norge has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population152
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,712
Per Capita$22,928
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$2,927M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,200
Rent$1,125
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$214,949
Housing Units78
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,562/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation1,264 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Norge was founded in 1907.
The median home in Norge was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.