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Rolfe, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County
Rolfe, IA
At a Glance
How Rolfe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rolfe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rolfe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rolfe residents earn a median household income of $54,861 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,560. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rolfe is $46,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $72,615. Median rent is $563/month, with 18.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Rolfe reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 584/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Rolfe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rolfe 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 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.