Rock Valley, IA
Living in Rock Valley
Bikeability30
Walkability67
Commute100
Public Transit33
Affordability83
Public Safety95
Airports19
Hospitals83
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation+538 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate37%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector64%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$537Median Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
LP gas6%
Utility gas54%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rock Valley
United States45
Iowa35
Sioux County7
Property Crime in Rock Valley
United States48
Iowa43
Sioux County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (12%)(85%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Valley
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado15
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Valley, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Valley, IA
Rock Valley Christian School
0 miles, NW
Heritage Reformed Christian School
0 miles, N
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
1 miles, S
Doon Christian School
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Valley, IA
Dordt University
10 miles, SE
Northwestern College
18 miles, SE
Augustana University
32 miles, NW
University of Sioux Falls
32 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Valley, IA
Hegg Memorial Health Center
0 miles, E
Sioux Center Health
11 miles, SE
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center-Cah
15 miles, NW
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rock Valley, IA
Joe Foss Field
35 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
55 miles, S
Eppley Airfield
133 miles, S
Lincoln Airport
164 miles, S