Rockwell, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
942 Population 317/sq mi density
$58,850 Median Income $32,846 per capita
$142,600 Home Value $210,287 Zillow
$539 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,850 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,600 home value, $539/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockwell, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,850
22% below
$32,846 per capita
Home Value
$142,600
49% below
Zillow: $210,287
Median Rent
$539/mo
54% below
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Rockwell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
51%
Rent
46%
Poverty
84%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockwell 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 residents earn a median household income of $58,850 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,846. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockwell is $142,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,287. Median rent is $539/month, with 22.4% 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 1972.

Education

15.2% of adults in Rockwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockwell has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population942
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,850
Per Capita$32,846
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,600
Rent$539
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$210,287
Housing Units421
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,114 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockwell was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.