At a Glance
Violent Crime
31/100K
1,973/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Rochester reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,973/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population45
Median Age59.7 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent31/100K
Property1,973/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,019/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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%
Broadband21.0%
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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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