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Norwalk, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Warren County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
13,610
Population
1,168/sq mi density
$94,583
Median Income
$47,919 per capita
$275,700
Home Value
$329,202 Zillow
$869
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
34
Violent Crime/100K
750 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,583 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$275,700 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Norwalk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4837°N, 93.6955°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Norwalk has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").