The Town FilesNorwalk, Wisconsin
Village in Monroe County · population 611 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,700
- Household income
- $66,146
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 30.2
Norwalk is a village of 611 people in Monroe County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $96,700, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 88% of Wisconsin towns.
How Norwalk ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Norwalk is worth $96,700, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $66,146, which is more affordable than 100% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $787 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Norwalk | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $787 | $951 |
| Median household income | $66,146 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.1% | — |
Who lives in Norwalk
| People | Norwalk | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.2 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 38.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 59.7% | 89.1% |
Weather in Norwalk
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 8.1°F. About 36.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.1 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norwalk since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 15, 2022 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 6, 2011.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 21,455 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,839 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Norwalk itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Towns near Norwalk
- Sheldon, WI4.2 mi · 649 people · home $271,900
- Wilton, WI5.2 mi · 532 people · home $166,800
- Wells, WI5.4 mi · 562 people · home $230,000
- Wilton, WI6.9 mi · 963 people · home $271,900
- Jefferson, WI7.7 mi · 841 people · home $263,200
- Adrian, WI7.9 mi · 733 people · home $315,800
- Ontario, WI7.9 mi · 534 people · home $141,700
- Angelo, WI7.9 mi · 1,697 people · home $211,600
Norwalk questions
Is Norwalk, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Norwalk scores better for retirees than 4% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 42%. 6.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.2).
How much does a house cost in Norwalk?
The median owner-occupied home in Norwalk is valued at $96,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,146, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $787 a month.
What is the weather like in Norwalk?
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows 8.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.7 inches of precipitation a year and 41.1 inches of snow.
Does Norwalk get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Norwalk since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 15, 2022. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)