Rock Rapids, IA
Living in Rock Rapids
Bikeability25
Walkability38
Commute100
Public Transit13
Affordability85
Public Safety92
Airports24
Hospitals85
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation+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
$58kMedian 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
$141kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$410Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Rapids, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Rapids, IA
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
11 miles, S
Doon Christian School
11 miles, S
Hills Christian School
12 miles, NW
Inwood Christian School
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Rapids, IA
Dordt University
24 miles, S
Augustana University
29 miles, W
University of Sioux Falls
30 miles, W
Northwestern College
30 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Rapids, IA
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
1 miles, SW
Hegg Memorial Health Center
17 miles, S
Sanford Luverne Medical Center
17 miles, N
Osceola Community Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Rock Rapids, IA
Joe Foss Field
31 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
72 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
147 miles, S