Norfolk Area Facts

General Information

Norfolk, Nebraska, population 23,516 (2000 U.S. Census Figures)

Location

Norfolk is located in northeast Nebraska in the Elkhorn River Valley of Madison County. U.S. Highways 81 and 275 and Nebraska Highways 24 and 35 intersect in Norfolk. Norfolk is 112 miles northwest of Omaha, 121 miles north of Lincoln, and 75 miles southwest of Sioux City, Iowa.

Topography

Norfolk sits in the heart of the Elkhorn Valley, with the Sand Hills lying to the west and farmland to the east. The surrounding land is gently rolling. The land is mainly Marshall and Shelby series soils of good absorptive quality, retaining moisture yet providing good drainage.

Hospitals

Emergency Room 2700 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 402-371-4880 Return to Top

Faith Regional 2700 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 402-371-4880 Return to Top

Police

Madison County Sheriff Madison, NE 402-454-2110 Return to Top

Norfolk City Police 202 N. 7th, Norfolk, NE, Norfolk, NE 402-644-8700 Return to Top