Norwalk, IA
Living in Norwalk
Bikeability5
Walkability5
Commute74
Public Transit2
Affordability56
Public Safety35
Airports43
Hospitals75
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+2.4k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
43%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate22%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Sales and office22%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$203kMedian Home Value+$51k (2010–19)
47%Built 2000 or Later
$769Median Monthly Rent+$181 (2010–19)
77%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later14%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
LP gas3%
Utility gas65%
Crime
Violent Crime in Norwalk
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Warren County62
Property Crime in Norwalk
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Warren County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Norwalk
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding49
Tornado23
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Norwalk, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Norwalk, IA
Norwalk Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
2 miles, SE
Des Moines Adventist School
5 miles, NE
Sacred Heart School
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Norwalk, IA
Drake University
8 miles, N
Mercy College of Health Sciences
8 miles, NE
Grand View University
10 miles, NE
Simpson College
11 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Norwalk, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
8 miles, NE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
9 miles, NE
Broadlawns Medical Center
9 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Norwalk, IA
Des Moines International Airport
4 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
99 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
106 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
114 miles, W