Brookwood High School, 2023
Norwalk’s story
152 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1874Norwalk is settled
NorwalkWI
A town of 604, settled in 1874.
Population
604
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$202K
−5.3% in a year
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
30.2
years
Jobs based here
24
A commuter town
Is Norwalk a good place to live?
38% of residents are under 18 in Norwalk, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 22%. No town among the 363 in Wisconsin we compare has a lower share of residents 65 or older than Norwalk. Norwalk has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
604 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Norwalk: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Norwalk, and how to reach them.
PowerWisconsin Power & Light18.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNorwalk WaterworksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Norwalk’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Norwalk ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2026
ZIP code5464854648 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Norwalk.
Housing
The typical home in Norwalk: about $202K
Norwalk’s midpoint rent stands at $787 a month. Home values are down 5.3% over the year to September 2026. 76% of households own their home in the town.
$202KZillow home value
| Norwalk | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $787 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Norwalk$202K
Wisconsin$337K
−5.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Norwalk stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
Half the trips to work are shorter than 23 miles. Norwalk’s average commute stands at 27 minutes, above both Wisconsin’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Its median household income stands at $66,000. The top destinations are Tomah (15%), Sparta (9%) and La Crosse (7%).
0%work in town
| Norwalk | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Norwalk0%
Tomah15%
Sparta9%
La Crosse7%
Sheldon5%
23 mi
median commute distance
24
jobs based in Norwalk
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: high risk in Norwalk, mostly inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities. Flood insurance has paid out on 4 claims in Norwalk since 1978. FEMA puts 55% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 24% to cold waves. Federal aid has come to Norwalk households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2018.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
paid flood claims since 1978
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Norwalk
For Norwalk, the typical July afternoon high is 80°F.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter11–27°
Spring33–55°
Summer57–78°
Fall37–56°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Norwalk
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Norwalk is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2023
1
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
Health
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, more of Norwalk’s adults get no exercise outside work
Two figures for adults in Norwalk: 47% have obesity, 19% smoke cigarettes. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 7 have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Norwalk. For adults in the town, the share who binge drink is 18%. Also worth knowing: this Wisconsin town beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
| Norwalk | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 26% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 38% | 35% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 7.1% | 8.1% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
1 better15 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Norwalk | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.3% | 8.6% |
| More uninsured adults | 15.9% | 8% |
Mayo Clinic Health Systm Franciscan Healthcare Sparta
11.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2.4%conserved
2.4%
conserved · 16 of 654 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Norwalk Village Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Norwalk
18pages on Norwalk
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Norwalk; the nearest are
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseUniversity or college · Public · La Crosse30.2 mi$10,070 in-state tuitionWestern Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · La Crosse30.9 mi$4,820 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Norwalk residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Norwalk for work
Where Norwalk’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
24jobs based in Norwalk
0%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Norwalk
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Norwalk is a village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 611 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,017 ft
- ZIP code
- 54648
Questions about Norwalk
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Norwalk, WI a good place to live?
Norwalk has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Norwalk, WI known for?
2 notable people were born here, including John J. Esch and Barbara Gronemus.