Iowa
Rolfe is a small town in Iowa with a population of 618. Residents earn $54,861 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rolfe receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Rolfe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rolfe is $54,861, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rolfe is $46,000, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Rolfe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,861 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,560 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,570 |
| Unemployment | 11.3% |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 265 |
| County GDP | $642M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.20% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $46,000 |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $72,615 |
| Census Median Rent | $563 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.20% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,324/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.8 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,179 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 589/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8132°N, 94.5319°W |
| County FIPS | 19151 |
Winner: Republican by 54 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.1% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 589/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |