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Rockwell, IA


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Rockwell, Iowa

Rockwell, Iowa, in Cerro Gordo county, is 55 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 136 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 989 people people live in Rockwell.

The People and Families of Rockwell

In Rockwell, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in Rockwell tend to contain married couples.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockwell had a median family income of $47,167.

Rockwell Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rockwell, about 86% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Rockwell, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

Comparative Profile of Rockwell, IA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built36
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