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Rock Falls, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cerro Gordo County County
Rock Falls, IA
At a Glance
How Rock Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rock Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rock Falls a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rock Falls residents earn a median household income of $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,442. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,681 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Falls is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,623. Median rent is $967/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Rock Falls reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,414/100K.
Education
31.4% of adults in Rock Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Falls has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.