Norman Wells, NT — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $160,000

113% higher than US avg

Home Value $230,000

18% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.4%

69% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,300

12% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.2%

18% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.8%

33% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.4%

73% lower than US avg

How Norman Wells Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population673

Median Age32.4 yrs

Density21/mi²

Male / Female50% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+

Median Income$160,000

Per Capita$88,400

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty3.4%

Commute11 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$230,000

Rent$1,300

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units270

Rent Burden9.4%

Health

Obesity26.2%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking8.9%

Depression4.1%

Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp22°F (-6°C)

AQI27 (Good)

Rain11.3 in/yr

Sunny Days315/yr

Education

Bachelor's+10.4%

High School+29.3%

Graduate+4.7%

Community

Commute11 min

Broadband94.0%

Is Norman Wells a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Norman Wells receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Norman Wells offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Norman Wells is $160,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 113% above $75,149. This places Norman Wells among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Norman Wells is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Norman Wells has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 22°F. Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 315 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Norman Wells has a population of 673 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 square miles. The median age is 32.4 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.9% female and 50.4% male. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, 6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 80.7% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

673

Total Population

2021 Census

People / sq mi

32.4yrs

Median Age

17% below US avg

31.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%

Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Norman Wells vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	80.7%
	3% above US avg
Spanish	3.0%
	78% below US avg
Other Languages	16.3%

Social Characteristics

Norman Wells vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Norman Wells is $160,000, which is 113% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $88,400 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Norman Wells vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$160,000
	113% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$88,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.8%
	33% above US avg
Poverty Rate	3.4%
	73% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	10.7 min
Drive Alone	68.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Norman Wells is $230,000, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above the national average of $1,163). There are 270 total housing units in the city. 9.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$230,000
	18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,300
	12% above US avg
Rent Burden	9.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	44.4%
Renter-Occupied	55.6%
Housing Units	270

Property Tax

In Norman Wells, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Norman Wells vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.2%
	18% below US avg
Diabetes	5.5%
Heart Disease	9.5%
High Blood Pressure	22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	8.9%
	36% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.0%
Physical Inactivity	76.3%
Depression	4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.0%

Food & Exercise

Norman Wells has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 22°F (-6°C). Winters average -16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July — a wide seasonal temperature swing of 78°F. The area gets 315 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality.

Temperature

-16°F Jan (-27°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	22.0°F
	59% below US avg
January Average	-16°F (-27°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	315 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	11.3 inches
	70% below US avg
Snowfall	4.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	27.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	89.5%

Geography

Area	31.7 sq mi (82.1 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	65.2820°N, 126.8329°W
Timezone	America/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	-16°F (-27°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	-12°F (-25°C)	0.6 in
March	-1°F (-18°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	22°F (-6°C)	0.4 in
May	42°F (6°C)	0.7 in
June	58°F (15°C)	1.6 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
September	43°F (6°C)	1.2 in
October	24°F (-4°C)	1.1 in
November	-2°F (-19°C)	0.7 in
December	-13°F (-25°C)	0.8 in

Norman Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 78°F — from -16°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and March the driest (0.4").

10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.3% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 68% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.4%
	69% below US avg
High School+	29.3%
Graduate Degree+	4.7%

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	21/sq mi
Total Area	31.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	10.7 min
Drive Alone	68.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.3%

Frequently Asked Questions About Norman Wells

What is the population of Norman Wells?

Norman Wells has a population of 673 residents and is located in Northwest Territories. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 31.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.9% female and 50.4% male.

Is Norman Wells expensive to live in?

Norman Wells is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $160,000, 113% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,000 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Norman Wells?

Norman Wells has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 22°F (-6°C). Winter temperatures average -16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.3 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Norman Wells?

Norman Wells has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average commute time is 11 minutes, and 5.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Norman Wells?

The median home value in Norman Wells is $230,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,300.

How are the schools in Norman Wells?

10.4% of adults in Norman Wells hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.3% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Norman Wells?

The obesity rate in Norman Wells is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Norman Wells?

The average commute in Norman Wells is 11 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 68% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Norman Wells?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Norman Wells is 91% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6% Asian. 80.7% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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