At a Glance
Median Income
$91,250
$43,297 per capita
Home Value
$155,400
Zillow: $253,398
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
11.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
199/100K
239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Norway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Norway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Norway a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norway residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,297. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norway is $155,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,398. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 11.3% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Norway reports 199 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 239/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Norway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norway has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density1,114/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$43,297
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,400
Rent$1,063
Ownership96.1%
Zillow$253,398
Housing Units239
Rent Burden11.3%
Crime
F
Violent199/100K
Property239/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation800 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Norway was founded in 1863.
The median home in Norway was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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