Rockwell City, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Calhoun County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,449 Population 582/sq mi density
$61,563 Median Income $27,800 per capita
$91,300 Home Value $157,583 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value, $797/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockwell City, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,563
18% below
$27,800 per capita
Home Value
$91,300
68% below
Zillow: $157,583
Median Rent
$797/mo
31% below
31.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
58% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Rockwell City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rockwell City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
32%
Rent
69%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockwell City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockwell City residents earn a median household income of $61,563 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,800. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockwell City is $91,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,583. Median rent is $797/month, with 31.2% 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 1956.

Education

14.0% of adults in Rockwell City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockwell City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,449
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density582/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,563
Per Capita$27,800
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$925

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,300
Rent$797
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$157,583
Housing Units838
Rent Burden31.2%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,619/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,215 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Rockwell City was founded in 1876.
The median home in Rockwell City was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.