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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.
In Rock Rapids, about 64% of adults are married.
Rock Rapids boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
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 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 isn't one of the big worries for most people in Rock Rapids.
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.
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.
Comparing Rock Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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