Rock Rapids, IA

Rock Rapids, Iowa

Rock Rapids, Iowa, in Lyon county, is 27 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 150 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 2,573.

The People and Families of Rock Rapids

In Rock Rapids, about 64% of adults are married.

Rock Rapids boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rock Rapids had a median family income of $47,688. Interestingly, lots of people in Rock Rapids have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Rock Rapids favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,065. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Rock Rapids.

Rock Rapids Housing

Rock Rapids has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Iowa.

Commuting

In Rock Rapids, 91% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Rock Rapids can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Rock Rapids strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Rock Rapids, IA

Comparing Rock Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Rock Rapids Almanac

Rock Rapids Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rock Rapids Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rock Rapids, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rock Rapids Public Libraries

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Rock Rapids Hospitals

MERRILL PIONEER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
801 SOUTH GREENE STREET
(712) 472-2591
Emergency Service: No

Rock Rapids High Schools (2004)

CENTRAL LYON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1010 S GREENE STREET
712-472-4051
Serves 198 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Rock Rapids Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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