The Town FilesNorwich, Pennsylvania
Township in McKean County · population 501 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,100
- Household income
- $56,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 80 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 44.0
Norwich is a township of 501 people in McKean County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $110,100, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 74% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Norwich ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norwich is worth $110,100, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $56,250, which is more affordable than 89% of Pennsylvania towns. 95.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norwich | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,100 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $56,250 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.8% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 47.2% | — |
Who lives in Norwich
| People | Norwich | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 14.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.9% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Norwich
July highs average 76.4°F and January lows 13.2°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 79.5 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 166 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 Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 12, 1954 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 12, 1954.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 7, 1999.
Severe weather in McKean County since 1996
McKean County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in McKean County
McKean County had 13,930 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,225 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Norwich itself the ACS puts it at 10.2%.
Towns near Norwich
- Liberty, PA7.8 mi · 1,607 people · home $121,700
- Smethport, PA10.6 mi · 1,436 people · home $116,100
- Port Allegany, PA10.7 mi · 2,135 people · home $112,500
- Shippen, PA11.9 mi · 1,944 people · home $107,600
- Roulette, PA12.6 mi · 695 people · home $80,600
- Emporium, PA12.7 mi · 1,923 people · home $75,400
- Roulette, PA13.1 mi · 1,099 people · home $95,100
- Keating, PA13.4 mi · 2,725 people · home $121,700
Norwich questions
Is Norwich, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norwich scores better for retirees than 91% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 74%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Norwich?
The median owner-occupied home in Norwich is valued at $110,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,250, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Norwich?
July highs average 76.4°F and January lows 13.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 79.5 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 F2 on June 12, 1954. The typical Pennsylvania 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)