City profile
Norfolk, NE
Madison County · Population 26,054
Norfolk is a town in Madison County, NE with about 26,054 residents and a typical home value near $212,000. It is 90 miles from Grand Island, NE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
22°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$211,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,422
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
83
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.97%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 61/100
Top hazards: Hail, Winter weather, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
94 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 21% Democratic / 77% Republican
Community
Population
26,054
Black population
1.0%
County
Madison County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 26,054 residents
- Typical home value about $212,000
- 90 miles from Grand Island, NE
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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