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Norwalk, IA

Founded 1856Warren CountyElev. 288 m
Population
13,610
Median home
$275,700
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Norwalk

Norwalk is a city in Iowa with about 13,610 residents. Norwalk was founded in 1856 and sits in Warren County. The median age is 36.5 and the median household income is $94,583. Homes carry a median value of $275,700, and about 85% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (94.9%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
13,610
Median age
36.5
Median household income
$94,583
Per-capita income
$47,919
Poverty rate
3.2%
High-school grad or higher
98.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg. commute
21.6 min
Work from home
16%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White94.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.9%
Sales & office18.5%
Service13.7%
Production, transportation & material moving12.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$275,700
Median gross rent
$869/mo
Owner-occupied
84.7%
Median year built
1999
Households
5,288
Avg. household size
2.55

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Norwalk has 5 public schools3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading77%
Math82%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Norwalk Senior High SchoolHighGrades 912
Norwalk Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Lakewood Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 45
Orchard Hills ElementaryElementaryGrades 23
Oviatt Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -11

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime86% below national
Norwalk54
Iowa280
United States386
59% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime78% below national
Norwalk424
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
45% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Norwalk Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Norwalk.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Warren County
DroughtRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Norwalk is in Warren County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Norwalk was founded in 1856 and sits in Warren County. Elevation ~288 m.

Map of Norwalk
Norwalk, IA
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Registered sex offenders in Norwalk, IA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Norwalk, Iowa.

Jason Andrew Smith, 46
Norwalk · Warren County · 50211
AKA Jason A Smith, Jason Andrewflugge Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Norwalk — frequently asked

What is the population of Norwalk, Iowa?
Norwalk has a population of about 13,610, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Norwalk?
The median home value in Norwalk is $275,700, and the median gross rent is $869/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Norwalk safe? What is the crime rate?
Norwalk Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 54 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Norwalk face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Warren County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Norwalk?
Norwalk has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Norwalk?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Norwalk. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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