At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$27,442 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
Zillow: $187,623
Median Rent
$967/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock Falls a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.8% (61% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population125
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$27,442
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$967
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$187,623
Housing Units68
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,468/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation1,089 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Rock Falls was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.