Nora Springs Authority

Nora Springs is a upper-middle-income small town of 1,363 with home prices 1.5× below the Iowa median.

Nora Springs, Iowa

With 1,363 residents, Nora Springs sits in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa as a small civic unit. Median household income is $78,594.

Definition and scope

Nora Springs sits within Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, one of Iowa's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Mason City, IA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Nora Springs has approximately 1,363 residents. The median age is 44.3 years. Roughly 83% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $134,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 91.1%
• Black or African American: 4.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Nora Springs is $78,594. Poverty rate stands at 5.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.4%. Educational attainment: 19.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Nora Springs:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Spotts Field. Federal court business routes through Cerro Gordo County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Winona, Minnesota.

Geography and climate

Nora Springs sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 5a.

References

• Iowa State Authority — state-level reference for Iowa.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.