At a Glance
Median Income
$50,025
$28,439 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
Zillow: $160,356
Median Rent
$793/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.1% 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?
B+
3.7 / 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 $50,025 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,439. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 491 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Norway is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,356. Median rent is $793/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
18.6% of adults in Norway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Norway has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,835
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,025
Per Capita$28,439
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$971M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent$793
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$160,356
Housing Units1,443
Rent Burden34.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation1,294 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Norway was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.