Norway township, Iowa
Norway township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Norway township is a geographic entity located in Winnebago County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 230. The land area covers 28.82 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 230 | ±100 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 63.7 yrs | ±9.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 141 | ±61 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 206 | ±72 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 141 | ±61 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 65 | ±51 |
| Median Home Value | $245,500 | ±$49,596 |
| Median Gross Rent | $811 | ±$810 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,125 | ±$45,452 |
| Per Capita Income | $56,795 | ±$16,577 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2 | ±3 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 99 | ±53 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.4% | ±19.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 10,383 (2024)
ID: 104329
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCE DEPUTY
126 S CLARK ST, FOREST CITY IA 50436
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Norway | 04-06 | Norway, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ALDEN, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ALDEN, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | ALBERT LEA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ALBERT LEA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | ALBERT LEA, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | ALBERT LEA, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | ALDEN, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | ALDEN, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Forest City, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Waldorf University
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College | 14.6 mi away | 106 S Sixth St, Forest City, IA, 50436-1713 |
6415852450
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LAKE MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 102 S LAKE ST, LAKE MILLS, IA, 50450 |
(641) 592-0092
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JOICE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 102 N STATE ST, JOICE, IA, 50446 |
(641) 588-3330
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THOMPSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 102 JACKSON ST N, THOMPSON, IA, 50478 |
(641) 584-2829
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FOREST CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 115 E L. ST, FOREST CITY, IA, 50436 |
(641) 585-4542
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FERTILE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 204 W MAIN ST, FERTILE, IA, 50434 |
(641) 797-2787
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KINNEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 214 MAIN ST, HANLONTOWN, IA, 50444 |
(641) 896-2888
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ALBERT LEA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 211 E CLARK ST, ALBERT LEA, MN, 56007 |
(507) 377-4350
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NORTHWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 906 1ST AVE S, NORTHWOOD, IA, 50459 |
(641) 324-1340
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RAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 123 N MAIN ST, RAKE, IA, 50465 |
(641) 566-3388
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FOREST CITY 2 NNE, IA US, located 13.0 miles from Norway township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7° | 5.6° | 14.1° | 1.15" | — |
| February | 27.1° | 9.5° | 18.3° | 1.33" | — |
| March | 40.4° | 22.5° | 31.4° | 1.94" | — |
| April | 56.3° | 34.2° | 45.2° | 3.89" | — |
| May | 68.5° | 47.2° | 57.8° | 4.83" | — |
| June | 78.1° | 58.0° | 68.0° | 5.51" | — |
| July | 81.3° | 61.5° | 71.4° | 4.60" | — |
| August | 79.0° | 58.7° | 68.9° | 3.79" | — |
| September | 73.0° | 50.0° | 61.5° | 3.46" | — |
| October | 59.5° | 37.3° | 48.4° | 2.58" | — |
| November | 42.5° | 24.3° | 33.4° | 1.61" | — |
| December | 28.5° | 12.9° | 20.7° | 1.23" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarville city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Lake Mills city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Emmons city | City | 4.7 mi | — |
| Joice city | City | 8.6 mi | — |
| Kiester city | City | 9.2 mi | — |
| Twin Lakes city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1918993141. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.