At a Glance
Median Income
$41,375
$23,990 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $230,935
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
21.6%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
15.5% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Norway residents earn a median household income of $41,375 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,990. The unemployment rate stands at 21.6% (500% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norway is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,935. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
6.9% of adults in Norway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norway has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population307
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans17.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$41,375
Per Capita$23,990
Unemployment21.6%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$1,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership97.0%
Zillow$230,935
Housing Units194
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation682 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Norway was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.