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Rockwell City, IA


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Rockwell City, Iowa

Rockwell City, Iowa, in Calhoun county, is 57 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 103 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 2,264.

The People and Families of Rockwell City

In Rockwell City, about 46% of adults are married. Rockwell City offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places. You'll feel comfortable in Rockwell City if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockwell City had a median family income of $42,625. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Rockwell City gave more campaign money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Rockwell City Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Rockwell City. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Rockwell City, 89% of commuters drive to work. Rockwell City is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Rockwell City, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 6%Rockwell City Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rockwell City Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Rockwell City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Rockwell City Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Rockwell City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Rockwell City, IA

Comparing Rockwell City 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity710
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use89

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built23
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