At a Glance
Median Income
$41,370
$24,022 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
Zillow: $328,002
Median Rent
$758/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
1,567/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
234 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?
C+
2.7 / 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 $41,370 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,022. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norway is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,002. Median rent is $758/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Norway reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,567/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Norway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norway has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population3,145
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,370
Per Capita$24,022
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$7,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$758
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$328,002
Housing Units1,113
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property1,567/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault20/100K
Burglary301/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation417 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Norway was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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