Big Rock, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Scott County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
12 Population 36/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Rock, IA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Big Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Rock a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

16.7% of adults in Big Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Rock has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population12
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female83% / 17%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$48,875
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership30.0%
Zillow$245,311
Housing Units10
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,236/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation676 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Broadband30.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.