Rock Falls, IA
Living in Rock Falls
Bikeability
45
Walkability
49
Commute
86
Public Transit
19
Affordability
78
Public Safety
93
Airports
24
Hospitals
85
Colleges
61
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
136
Population
-10 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
+9% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-26% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate39%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
-$13k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
-20% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K41%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office20%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked4%
Housing
$138k
Median Home Value
+$29k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$475
Median Monthly Rent
+$183 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
-28% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195932%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K12%
House Heating Type
LP gas97%
Utility gas3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rock Falls
United States45
Iowa35
Cerro Gordo County21
Property Crime in Rock Falls
United States48
Iowa43
Cerro Gordo County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Falls
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado16
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Falls, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Falls, IA
North Iowa Christian School
7 miles, SW
Newman Catholic
9 miles, SW
Immaculate Conception School
23 miles, SE
Sacred Heart School
31 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Falls, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
9 miles, SW
Waldorf University
28 miles, W
Wartburg College
45 miles, SE
University of Northern Iowa
57 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Falls, IA
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
8 miles, SW
Mitchell County Regional Health
15 miles, E
Floyd County Medical Center
23 miles, SE
Franklin General Hospital
33 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Rock Falls, IA
Rochester International Airport
57 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
57 miles, SE
La Crosse Regional Airport
103 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
115 miles, SE