About Norwalk
Norwalk, IA is a close-knit town located in southern Iowa, home to 15,396 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Norwalk is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,322 residents per square mile.
📰 Norwalk News Today
- Des Moines' Southern Suburb Is A Charming Midwest City With Parks, Golf Greens, And Tasty Eats islands.com · Aug 17
- Norwalk city attorney is sanctioned by disciplinary board for the third time Iowa Capital Dispatch · Jun 12
- Robin Renée Leaper Obituary July 19, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Jul 19
- City council in Norwalk, Iowa, approves potential data center development agreement despite public concerns Data Center Dynamics · Mar 16
- Norwalk passes first reading of ordinance that could fine parents when kids violate e-bike laws KCCI · Jul 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Norwalk Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Norwalk — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,396.
- Easy reach of West Des Moines (6 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Norwalk
- Johnny's Italian Steakhouse — steak house
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- 1908 Draught House — american
- 804 Main Bar & Grill
- China Dragon — chinese
- El Dorado — mexican
- El Maya — mexican
- Maid-Rite
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norwalk
- 5-Acre Park reviews ★
- Billy O. Phillips Park reviews ★
- Brownie Park reviews ★
- HOA Lake Access reviews ★
- McDonald Woods Park reviews ★
- Norwalk City Park reviews ★
- Warrior Park reviews ★
- Wilson Woods · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Windflower Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Norwalk
- Lakewood Elementary School
- Norwalk Middle School
- Norwalk Senior High School
- Orchard Hills Elementary
- Oviatt Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)15,396
Rank in state#32 of 940
Land area11.65 sq mi
Density1,322/sq mi
Coordinates41.4837, -93.6955