At a Glance
Median Income
$54,861
$23,560 per capita
Home Value
$46,000
Zillow: $69,017
Median Rent
$563/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
20.1%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
17.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rolfe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 20.1% (458% 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 $69,017. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population618
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density589/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,861
Per Capita$23,560
Unemployment20.1%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,000
Rent$563
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$69,017
Housing Units328
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,179 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Rolfe was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.