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Norman

A township of 321 people in Grundy County, Illinois
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Conserved land0.1%8 of 11,101 acres
Trails5.1 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About Norman

Township in Illinois, United States
321Population
17.5 sq miArea
614 ftElevation

Norman Township is one of seventeen townships in Grundy County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 321 and it contained 135 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Norman for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Morris (16%), Joliet (9%) and Chicago (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Morris
16%
Joliet
9%
Chicago
5%
Wauponsee
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Norman →

Health in Norman

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5better than IL·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Morris Hospital & Healthcare CentersMorris · 6.5 mi · ER
Aunt Martha's Health Center Joliet JeffersonJoliet · 25 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 60450, 60479, 61360 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Norman →

Natural hazards in Norman

81
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Norman →

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Norman has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 19°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Norman →

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Nearest: Seneca Public Library DistrictSeneca · 4.7 miles · 59 hrs a week
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