Rochester, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Cedar County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
45 Population 47/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Rochester, IA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Rochester Compares to the U.S. Average

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

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

Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rochester has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population45
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$36,024
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$811M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$231,627
Housing Units21
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,019/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation695 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
44.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.