The Town FilesNorwich, Michigan
Township in Missaukee County · population 631 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $170,100
- Household income
- $58,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 126 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 47.5
Norwich is a township of 631 people in Missaukee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $170,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of Michigan towns, quieter than 74% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 74% of Michigan towns.
How Norwich ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norwich is worth $170,100, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $58,750, which is more affordable than 48% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,260 a month. 87.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norwich | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,260 | $955 |
| Median household income | $58,750 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 40.1% | — |
Who lives in Norwich
| People | Norwich | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 45.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Norwich
July highs average 76.6°F and January lows 9.8°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 126.3 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 188 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Norwich since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 20, 1955 about 1.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 20, 1955.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 2, 2015.
Severe weather in Missaukee County since 1996
Missaukee County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Missaukee County
Missaukee County had 4,213 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,075 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Norwich itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Towns near Norwich
- Garfield, MI6.2 mi · 984 people · home $182,800
- Pioneer, MI8.6 mi · 508 people · home $133,300
- Lyon, MI9.2 mi · 1,252 people · home $211,100
- Lake, MI11.0 mi · 1,119 people · home $299,100
- Forest, MI11.0 mi · 1,184 people · home $164,200
- Beaver Creek, MI14.0 mi · 1,515 people · home $154,200
- Orange, MI14.6 mi · 1,250 people · home $200,800
- Bear Lake, MI14.7 mi · 668 people · home $188,700
Norwich questions
Is Norwich, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norwich scores better for retirees than 22% of Michigan towns and quieter than 74%. 21.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.5).
How much does a house cost in Norwich?
The median owner-occupied home in Norwich is valued at $170,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,750, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,260 a month.
What is the weather like in Norwich?
July highs average 76.6°F and January lows 9.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 126.3 inches of snow.
Does Norwich get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Norwich since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 20, 1955. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)