Norfolk, NE Area Guide

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Enjoy the Trails in Norfolk User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I've been living in Norfolk Nebraska for 8 years and enjoy the small-town atmosphere and nice friendly folks that I can truly call Good Neighbors. Norfolk is known for its Mini trails that provide opportunities for families to explore nature and enjoy the quality outdoor family t ...Read More ime. Norfolk is known for the go Big Red Trail the Carson Trail and the Husker Trail. throughout the trail, there are lots of campsites and other opportunities to buy food and enjoy the surroundings with family and friends.

Norfolk is known for its restaurants, little shops, and coffee joints that provide opportunities for individuals to enjoy this small town but have all the conveniences of larger metropolitan cities. Also, there is the music in the park on Thursdays that provide lots of fun on a regular basis in this small town. The best areas in Norfolk are near the Husker Trail. My family has enjoyed living in Norfolk, Nebraska over the last 8 years and we would recommend it to anyone moving to this area. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Norfolk? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Verges Park
      Verges Park Historical Marker
      City Square Park
      City Square Park
      Warren Cook Park
      Bank Memorial Park
      Central Park
      Central Park

      Entertainment

      Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center
      Norfolk 7 Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Pretzelmaker
      Orange Julius
      Arby's
      Culver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Norfolk? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Norfolk.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Norfolk? The cost of living in Norfolk is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Nebraska.
      Norfolk
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Nebraska
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Norfolk? Norfolk crime rates are 925, which are 58% lower than Nebraska
      Total Crime
      925 per 100k people

      59% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 109

      59% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Norfolk? The median income in Norfolk is $49,280 which is 9% lower than Nebraska.
      Median household income
      $49,28011% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,1542% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Norfolk a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Faith Regional Health Services - West Campus
      Faith Regional Health Services - East Campus

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Norfolk Family Medicine
      Santa Marianta Clinic
      Authier Miller Pape Eyecare Consultants
      Feidler Eye Clinic & Optical
      Norfolk Medical Group

      A+ Housing

      What are Norfolk home prices? Norfolk home prices are $155,600 - which is 13% higher than Nebraska
      Median home value
      $155,60016% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70825% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Norfolk have good schools? The Norfolk graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Nebraska
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Norfolk a good place to live? Norfolk has an overall rating of 68% from 34 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      34 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      33 total surveys

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