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Rock Rapids, IA
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Rock Rapids, IA
At a Glance
How Rock Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rock Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rock Rapids a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rock Rapids residents earn a median household income of $61,679 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,605. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 553 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Rapids is $207,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,252. Median rent is $763/month, with 20.6% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Rock Rapids reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Rock Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Rapids has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.