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Norwalk, Iowa

Introduction to Norwalk, Iowa

Norwalk, Iowa, in Warren county, is located 9 miles SW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and is 118 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is included in the Des Moines metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 6,884 people resided in Norwalk.

Norwalk History

In 1846, the first settlers came to the Norwalk area. Samuel Crow, one of the settlers chose a site near the North River. Norwalk city became incorporated in 1900. At the time of incorporation, Norwalk was only one square mile in size. The annexation of the Ray Emery farm on the city’s west, and the Holland farm on the north of the city extended the area of the city.

Norwalk and nearby Attractions

  • Norwalk Aquatic Center
  • Norwalk City Park
  • McDonald Woods Park
  • National Balloon Museum

Things To Do In Norwalk

Visitors staying in Norfolk can be found at the Norwalk Aquatic Center. There are many parks that one can visit as well, which include the Norwalk City Park, Windflower Park, and the McDonald Woods Park. Golf enthusiasts can spend their free hours at the Countryside Golf Course and Legacy Golf Course. Book lovers can also take a look around the Norwalk Easter Public Library. Several houses of worship including the Norwalk Christian Church, Norwalk United Methodist Church, and Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church are located in the city.

Norwalk Transportation

Des Moines International Airport is nearby.

Norwalk Higher Education

Drake University, Des Moines Community College, Iowa State University, and Graceland University - Lamoni are some of the nearest colleges and universities.

High Points

Norwalk strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyNorwalk People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyNorwalk Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Norwalk Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Norwalk College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Norwalk Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Norwalk Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Norwalk, IA

Comparing Norwalk to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men68
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population31
Racial Diversity28
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times63
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Rents61
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime87
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