What are the schools like in Norman, NE?

School district data for Norman is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Norman?

The median household income in Norman, NE is $66,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Norman, NE?

Norman has an average high temperature of 35.2°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.8 inches.

Norman, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Norman, NE?

Norman has a violent crime rate of 77.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 538.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Norman, NE a Good Place to Live?

Norman is a small town of 35 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $66,500 .

Strengths: Norman stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Norman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Norman city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Norman metro area.

Metric	Norman, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$48,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Norman's violent crime rate is 77.0 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

77.0 /100k

Property Crime

538.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Norman, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Norman sees average highs of 35.2°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 25.7 inches of annual precipitation and 24.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Norman, NE
Average High — January	35.2°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	25.7"
Annual Snowfall	24.8"

Demographics

Metric	Norman, NE	National Avg
Population	35	—
Median Age	50.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Heartwell, NE 6 mi Holstein, NE 7 mi Minden, NE 9 mi Kenesaw, NE 12 mi Roseland, NE 12 mi

Norman vs Other Cities

Norman, NE vs Heartwell, NE Norman, NE vs Holstein, NE Norman, NE vs Minden, NE Norman, NE vs Kenesaw, NE Norman, NE vs Roseland, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norman, NE affordable or expensive?

Norman has a median home value of $48,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $66,500.

What is the crime rate in Norman, NE?

Norman's violent crime rate is 77.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 538.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Norman?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Norman, NE a good place to live?

Norman, NE has a population of 35, a median household income of $66,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Norman?

Norman averages 35.2°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.7 inches with about 24.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Norman?

The population of Norman, Nebraska is 35 with a median age of 50.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Norman?

Key numbers for living in Norman: median home $48,300, median household income $66,500, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.