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Population in 2022: 14,177 (87% urban, 13% rural).
Population change since 2000: +105.9%
Males: 6,881  (48.5%)
Females: 7,296  (51.5%)
Median resident age:

37.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50211.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $92,864 (it was $58,933 in 2000)
Norwalk:

$92,864
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,168 (it was $21,895 in 2000)

Norwalk city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $278,077 (it was $105,500 in 2000)
Norwalk:

$278,077
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $309,259; detached houses: $314,731; townhouses or other attached units: $236,086

Median gross rent in 2022: $931.

March 2022 cost of living index in Norwalk: 89.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.1%
(3.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Norwalk, IA (2022)
    • 12,30593.9%White alone
    • 3722.8%Two or more races
    • 1661.3%Hispanic
    • 1281.0%Black alone
    • 310.2%Asian alone
    • 220.2%Other race alone
    • 70.05%American Indian alone

Races in Norwalk detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Norwalk, Iowa as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Norwalk is 1,003 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Norwalk by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		2
(22.1)		1
(11.2)		1
(11.1)		1
(11.0)		2
(20.9)		1
(10.2)		0
(0.0)		2
(19.3)		3
(27.6)		0
(0.0)		2
(16.8)		2
(16.2)		1
(7.8)		3
(21.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(19.8)		3
(28.9)		1
(9.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(7.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		6
(66.3)		6
(67.1)		13
(144.6)		11
(121.2)		8
(83.7)		0
(0.0)		9
(89.3)		11
(106.1)		7
(64.4)		7
(62.5)		2
(16.8)		4
(32.5)		7
(54.5)		4
(28.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		11
(121.6)		15
(167.7)		15
(166.8)		17
(187.2)		7
(73.3)		5
(51.0)		36
(357.2)		19
(183.2)		16
(147.1)		16
(143.0)		12
(101.1)		10
(81.2)		5
(38.9)		6
(42.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		82
(906.3)		85
(950.3)		94
(1,045)		80
(881.2)		66
(690.8)		79
(806.4)		119
(1,181)		67
(646.0)		73
(671.3)		54
(482.5)		71
(598.1)		27
(219.3)		19
(147.8)		22
(153.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		3
(33.2)		4
(44.7)		6
(66.7)		6
(66.1)		1
(10.5)		6
(61.2)		5
(49.6)		1
(9.6)		9
(82.8)		5
(44.7)		6
(50.5)		3
(24.4)		9
(70.0)		2
(14.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(11.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(11.0)		1
(10.5)		0
(0.0)		1
(9.9)		1
(9.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(8.4)		2
(16.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index78.475.796.686.767.148.9100.084.881.545.451.935.931.434.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Norwalk, IA

Crime rate in Norwalk detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 20 (19 officers - 17 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.48
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (30.9%), English (11.4%), Irish (9.9%), Norwegian (6.6%), American (6.5%), Italian (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/15/1901

Elevation: 896 feet

Land area: 6.56 square miles.

Population density: 2,161 people per square mile   (low).

Norwalk, Iowa map

92 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,125 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,273 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (8.0 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (122.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (310.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cumming, IA (2.1 miles),
Spring Hill, IA (2.3 miles),
West Des Moines, IA (2.7 miles ),
Des Moines, IA (2.8 miles ),
Martensdale, IA (2.9 miles ),
Windsor Heights, IA (2.9 miles ),
Carlisle, IA (3.1 miles ),
Clive, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.48 N, Longitude: 93.68 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,102 (-23.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,086 (29.7%)

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Norwalk, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Norwalk, IA in 2022
Norwalk satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 212 buildings, average cost: $249,400
  • 2021: 291 buildings, average cost: $245,800
  • 2020: 249 buildings, average cost: $238,100
  • 2019: 202 buildings, average cost: $262,900
  • 2018: 204 buildings, average cost: $263,500
  • 2017: 240 buildings, average cost: $280,300
  • 2016: 174 buildings, average cost: $305,200
  • 2015: 144 buildings, average cost: $275,700
  • 2014: 85 buildings, average cost: $312,100
  • 2013: 107 buildings, average cost: $280,500
  • 2012: 70 buildings, average cost: $257,500
  • 2011: 64 buildings, average cost: $252,700
  • 2010: 60 buildings, average cost: $189,900
  • 2009: 100 buildings, average cost: $173,900
  • 2008: 97 buildings, average cost: $154,700
  • 2007: 138 buildings, average cost: $155,900
  • 2006: 95 buildings, average cost: $181,000
  • 2005: 140 buildings, average cost: $182,400
  • 2004: 80 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 2003: 51 buildings, average cost: $187,000
  • 2002: 24 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2001: 24 buildings, average cost: $121,700
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $125,400
  • 1999: 27 buildings, average cost: $120,300
  • 1998: 21 buildings, average cost: $109,200
  • 1997: 16 buildings, average cost: $103,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Norwalk, IA residents
Average permit cost in Norwalk, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Historical population in Norwalk, IA
Historical housing units in Norwalk, IA

Population change in the 1990s: +1,103 (+19.1%).
Most common industries in Norwalk, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (14.7%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.0%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (19.0%)
  • Educational services (15.4%)
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.5%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Norwalk, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Computer specialists (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Computer specialists (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
  • Child care workers (4.6%)
  • Registered nurses (4.5%)

Average climate in Norwalk, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Norwalk, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.4. This is worse than average.

City:

97.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.209. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0417
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Norwalk-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 102% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the Norwalk city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.4 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Norwalk-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 226% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 391.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 371.7 miles away from Norwalk center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 444.2 miles away from Norwalk center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 371.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 357.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 371.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Warren County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Norwalk topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Norwalk:

  • NORWALK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (921 SUNSET DRIVE)
  • REGENCY CARE CENTER (815 HIGH ROAD)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Norwalk:

  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DIALYSIS SERVICES DES MOINES SOUTH (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • FLEUR HEIGHTS CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF CENTRAL IOWA (Hospital, about 7 miles away; W DES MOINES, IA)
  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES -WEST DES MOINES (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WEST DES MOINES, IA)
  • VALLEY JUNCTION NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WEST DES MOINES, IA)
  • WESLEY ACRES (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • BEHAVIORAL TECHNOLOGIES-PORTER (Hospital, about 8 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Norwalk:

  • Drake University (about 9 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 16 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 38 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 74 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 75 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 95 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 96 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)

Public high school in Norwalk:

Public elementary/middle schools in Norwalk:

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Library in Norwalk:

  • NORWALK EASTER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $322,235; Location: 1051 NAVE; 28,335 books; 1,393 audio materials; 1,111 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 84 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Norwalk: Norwalk Aquatic Center (A), Countryside Golf Course (B), The Legacy Golf Course (C), Norwalk Fire and Rescue Department (D), Norwalk Easter Public Library (E), Norwalk City Hall (F), Norwalk City Police Department (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Norwalk include: Norwalk United Methodist Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), Norwalk Christian Church (C), Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church (D), Norwalk Foursquare Church (E), Fellowship Community Church (F), Assumption Church (G), New Life Lutheran Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Lake Colechester (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Norwalk include: McDonald Woods Park (1), Brownie Park (2), Norwalk City Park (3), Windflower Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Juke Box Junction - Office (Amusement & Theme Parks; 4337 North Callison Avenue).

Birthplace of: Brandon Routh - Actor, Albert Sorensen - Politician.

Warren County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

75.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
134 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
132 people in nursing homes in 2000
6 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000

Banks with branches in Norwalk (2011 data):

  • City State Bank: Trust & Investments Office Branch at 1104 Sunset Drive, Suite B, branch established on 2007/10/01; at 801 Main Street, branch established on 1895/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $236.0 mil, Deposits: $196.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Albrecht Financial Services, Inc.
  • Community Bank: Norwalk Branch at 2300 Highway 28, Suite 101, branch established on 2003/04/01. Info updated 2007/10/30: Bank assets: $159.1 mil, Deposits: $127.9 mil, headquarters in Indianola, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Norwalk:

Marital status in Norwalk, IA
  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 58.0%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Norwalk:

  • High school or higher: 98.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Norwalk
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Norwalk, IA (based on Warren County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,12329
Catholic4,6466
Evangelical Protestant4,22228
Other3313
None27,903-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Warren County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Warren County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Here:

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
This county:

3.83 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.6%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Warren County:

14.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Norwalk:

47.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Norwalk:

44.4%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.2
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

23.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Norwalk:

10.9%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

56.3%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Norwalk:

79.1%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Norwalk, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 19$138,963$87,7660$0
Other Government Administration 11$84,360$92,0291$310
Streets and Highways 9$46,491$61,9880$0
Other and Unallocable 7$36,037$61,7780$0
Firefighters 7$40,187$68,89224$26,837
Parks and Recreation 5$26,432$63,4370$0
Local Libraries 4$20,158$60,4747$7,385
Water Supply 2$10,356$62,1360$0
Police - Other 1$3,937$47,2440$0
Financial Administration 1$11,436$137,2320$0
Totals for Government 66$418,358$76,06532$34,532

Norwalk government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $1,009,000 ($71.17)
    Sewerage: $121,000 ($8.53)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $2,391,000 ($168.65)
    General - Other: $2,355,000 ($166.11)
    Sewerage: $2,005,000 ($141.43)
    Water Utilities: $2,001,000 ($141.14)
    Regular Highways: $1,533,000 ($108.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,174,000 ($82.81)
    Health - Other: $923,000 ($65.11)
    Solid Waste Management: $648,000 ($45.71)
    Libraries: $639,000 ($45.07)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $478,000 ($33.72)
    Local Fire Protection: $456,000 ($32.16)
    Central Staff Services: $449,000 ($31.67)
    Financial Administration: $338,000 ($23.84)
    General Public Buildings: $255,000 ($17.99)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $66,000 ($4.66)
    Public Welfare - Other: $24,000 ($1.69)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $905,000 ($63.84)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $245,000 ($17.28)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,274,000 ($372.01)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $197,000 ($13.90)

Norwalk government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $4,249,000 ($299.71)
    Solid Waste Management: $678,000 ($47.82)
    Other: $493,000 ($34.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $138,000 ($9.73)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $349,000 ($24.62)
    Housing and Community Development: $22,000 ($1.55)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $262,000 ($18.48)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $240,000 ($16.93)
    Special Assessments: $115,000 ($8.11)
    General Revenue - Other: $90,000 ($6.35)
    Rents: $84,000 ($5.93)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($0.21)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $3,287,000 ($231.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,491,000 ($105.17)
    General Local Government Support: $166,000 ($11.71)
    Other: $20,000 ($1.41)
  • Tax - Property: $11,946,000 ($842.63)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,219,000 ($85.98)
    Other License: $581,000 ($40.98)
    Public Utilities Sales: $294,000 ($20.74)
    Other Selective Sales: $153,000 ($10.79)

Norwalk government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $34,597,000 ($2440.36)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $31,345,000 ($2210.98)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,252,000 ($229.39)

Norwalk government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $8,425,000 ($594.27)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $20,661,000 ($1457.36)
Businesses in Norwalk, IA
NameCountNameCount
Chevrolet1McDonald's1
FedEx1Subway1
MasterBrand Cabinets1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in Norwalk:

  • KWKY (1150 AM; 1 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: PUTBRESE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXLQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Norwalk:

  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KWDM (88.7 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: W. DES MOINES COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KZZQ (99.5 FM; WINTERSET, IA; Owner: POSITIVE IMPACT MEDIA, INC.)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KSTM (88.9 FM; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: SIMPSON COLLEGE)
  • KDPS (88.1 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES INDEP. COM.SCHOOL DIST.)

TV broadcast stations around Norwalk:

  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K46EY (Channel 46; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
Norwalk fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Norwalk fatal accident list:

Apr 8, 2018 08:06 PM, Sr-5, Sr-28, Lat: 41.513878, Lon: -93.681108, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 21, 2015 05:16 PM, Sr-28 Sunset Dr, Lat: 41.508703, Lon: -93.674508, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 17, 2010 04:20 PM, Sr-28, Lat: 41.509025, Lon: -93.674783, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jul 29, 2007 07:00 PM, Sr-28, Beardsley St, Lat: 41.496994, Lon: -93.674122, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Sep 6, 1994 02:52 PM, 28, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 7, 1979 01:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 32.2mTotal length
  • 26,960Total average daily traffic
  • 1,467Total average daily truck traffic
  • 26,960Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Norwalk)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 96 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Norwalk, IA)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 49 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Norwalk)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 23 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Norwalk)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED47$141,79240$163,901142$167,1879$50,9878$96,2621$149,520
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$241,9402$240,57011$166,5521$23,6800$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$154,9371$211,06025$167,3026$51,7701$53,0501$9,350
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$151,1553$155,33019$143,4480$00$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$134,8901$142,5904$195,7600$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0201.00 , 0202.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED4$169,8059$185,873
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$220,2602$169,385
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$211,890
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$187,385
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0201.00 , 0202.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Norwalk, IA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Norwalk, IA - Value

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of reported fires - 57 took place in 2011, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Norwalk, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (45.2%), and Structure Fires (32.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Norwalk, IA
    • 9045.2%Outside Fires
    • 6532.7%Structure Fires
    • 2311.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 2110.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Norwalk, IA
Most common first names in Norwalk, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2476.4 years
Robert2070.1 years
Charles1979.7 years
Mary1981.4 years
James1873.1 years
Helen1580.8 years
William1476.6 years
George1475.3 years
Frank1174.0 years
Elizabeth1176.7 years
Most common last names in Norwalk, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1974.3 years
Graham873.4 years
Miller877.4 years
Johnson888.2 years
Hill782.0 years
Wilson666.6 years
Courtney684.5 years
Bishop672.3 years
Lawrence582.4 years
Harkin580.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Norwalk, IA
  • 69.3%Utility gas
  • 25.2%Electricity
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Norwalk, IA
  • 78.7%Electricity
  • 21.3%Utility gas


Norwalk compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Norwalk on our top lists:

  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of robberies per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: finance and insurance (population 5,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: legal occupations (population 5,000+)"
There are 32 pilots and 25 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 48 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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