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Rockford, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Floyd County County
Rockford, IA
At a Glance
How Rockford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rockford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rockford residents earn a median household income of $62,759 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,233. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 478 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockford is $90,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,165. Median rent is $779/month, with 27.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Rockford reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,127/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Rockford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockford has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.