| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 26, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001013272 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 26, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Norwood Financial Corp |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | PA |
| Entity File Number | 0-28364 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 23-2828306 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 717 Main Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Honesdale |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 18431 |
| City Area Code | (570) |
| Local Phone Number | 253-1455 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share |
| Trading Symbol | NWFL |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
