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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.
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.
In 2000, Rockwell City had a median family income of $42,625. This city has lots of successful singles.
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.
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.
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.
Rockwell City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Rockwell City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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