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Norway, IA
City in Benton County, Iowa.
Population
546
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,252
ZIP codes
0
Norway and its ZIP codes
Norway at a glance
- Norway is about 22 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,667, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,400 (24% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,073 a month.
Local data for Norway, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norway, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,667
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$158,400
Median rent
$1,073/mo
Homeownership
92.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (195), Irish Americans (88), Norwegian Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Norway.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,040
6,040 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$181M
FY 2026, $7,095 per person
How people get to work
Norway, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norway, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
889
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Norway, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Norway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatkinsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| WalfordCity | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| NewhallCity | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| West AmanaCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| AtkinsCity | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| High AmanaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| AmanaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| FairfaxCity | 7.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Middle AmanaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| East AmanaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| BlairstownCity | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| South AmanaCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| HomesteadCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| MarengoCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Van HorneCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| SwisherCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norway, IA in?
- Norway is in Benton County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Norway, IA?
- About 546 people live in Norway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norway?
- Nearby places include Watkins (3.3 mi), Walford (4.8 mi), Newhall (6.6 mi), West Amana (6.9 mi), Atkins (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023