Norge is a small town of 149 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $48,419
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Norge stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Norge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Norge city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Norge's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Norge costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Norge, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,125
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,419
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Norge's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
173.7 /100k
Property Crime
1053.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Norge, OK
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
7.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Norge sees average highs of 51.2°F in January
and 94.9°F in July,
with 36.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.7 inches of snow per year.
Norge's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Norge roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,125/month.
Norge's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1053.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Norge, OK has a population of 149, a median household income of $48,419, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Norge averages 51.2°F in January and 94.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.6 inches
with about 4.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Norge, Oklahoma is 149 with a median age of 57.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Norge: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $48,419, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Norge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.