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Rockwell City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Calhoun County County
Rockwell City, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Rockwell City a Good Place to Live?
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 1.2% (67% 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 $138,143. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rockwell City reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 941/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.