Norwalk, IA

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Norwalk, IA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Norwalk Almanac

Norwalk Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Norwalk Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Norwalk, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Norwalk Public Libraries

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Norwalk High Schools (2004)

NORWALK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1201 NORTH AVE
515-981-4201
Serves 651 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Norwalk Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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