Rock County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
9,628 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,698 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$201,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$554 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$547 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sioux Falls Metro Area
4
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sioux Falls Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (59%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 15
Feb 1 6 20
Mar 2 7 32
Apr 3 4 46
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 1 6 32
Dec 1 7 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Luverne Middle
2 miles, SE · 4.1star
Luverne Senior High
2 miles, SE · 4.1star
Luverne Elementary
2 miles, SE · 4.1star
Luverne Alternative Program
2 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Stewart School
25 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
26 miles, W · 2.3star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Joe Foss Field
25 miles, W · 1.4star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
162 miles, N · 1star
Eppley Airfield
165 miles, S · 2.8star
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