Rock Rapids, IA

Living in Rock Rapids

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 38
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 33
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Schools 99
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Residents

2.5k Population +8 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty
15  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$141k Median Home Value +$49k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$410 Median Monthly Rent +$66 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rock Rapids

United States45
Iowa35
Lyon County8

Property Crime in Rock Rapids

United States48
Iowa43
Lyon County5

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump80%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 6
Feb 21 1 5
Mar 32 2 7
Apr 47 3 3
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 49 2 1
Nov 33 1 5
Dec 19 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Rapids

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding34
Tornado18
Blizzard8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rock Rapids, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rock Rapids, IA

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Doon Christian School
11 miles, S
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Hills Christian School
12 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Rock Rapids, IA

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Dordt University
24 miles, S
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Augustana University
29 miles, W
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Northwestern College
30 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rock Rapids, IA

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Airports

Airports near Rock Rapids, IA

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Joe Foss Field
31 miles, W
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Eppley Airfield
147 miles, S