Norfolk, Nebraska
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 55% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 36% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 21% of US places
- top 1% for commute time
- top 15% for cost of living
- bottom 16% for amenities nearby
Norfolk is a mid-size city in Nebraska with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and walkability. It rates lower on comfortable days and amenities nearby.
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Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.6 in0.8 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 85% of US places
Home Value$192k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$801better than 66% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 45% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.42%better than 28% of US places
Income Tax6.40%better than 26% of US places
Sales Tax6.97%better than 65% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.46%better than 23% of US places
Unemployment2.6%better than 63% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation27.0 in20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall29.9 inbetter than 33% of US places
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 70% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 49% of US places
Comfortable Days69 daysbetter than 21% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.6better than 42% of US places
School Quality43.9better than 22% of US places
Violent Crime615/100kbetter than 57% of US places
Property Crime810/100kbetter than 56% of US places
Community
Population25,88394th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.830th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2861st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9851st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5583rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.5%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.3%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time13 minbetter than 99% of US places
Walkability9.4/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance93 mibetter than 41% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.7%better than 44% of US places
Amenities Nearby11.59better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 44% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Norfolk an affordable place to live?
- Norfolk is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 85% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Norfolk?
- The median home value in Norfolk is $192k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Norfolk?
- Median household income in Norfolk is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Norfolk?
- Median gross rent in Norfolk is $801 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Norfolk safe?
- Norfolk is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 615/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 810/100k.
- What is the weather like in Norfolk?
- Norfolk averages 75°F in July and 22°F in January, with 27.0 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Norfolk?
- Public-school quality in Norfolk is below average, scoring better than 22% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Norfolk?
- The average one-way commute in Norfolk is 13 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)