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Rockwell, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County
Rockwell, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Rockwell a Good Place to Live?
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 0.4% (89% 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 $197,704. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rockwell reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,414/100K.
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 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 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.