Iowa
Rockford is a small town in Iowa with a population of 833. Residents earn $62,759 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rockford receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Rockford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rockford is $62,759, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Rockford is $90,200, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $779 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Rockford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 37.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,759 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,233 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,057 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,922 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 478 |
| County GDP | $1,165M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,764 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.17% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $90,200 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,165 |
| Census Median Rent | $779 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,764 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.17% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.7 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,003 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0524°N, 92.9477°W |
| County FIPS | 19067 |
Winner: Republican by 25.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.2% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,344/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |