Rock Rapids
City in Lyon County, Iowa
Rock Rapids is a city in Lyon County, Iowa, with 2,611 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,388 ft (423 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Steen, 7.7 miles NW.
- 2,611residents (2020 Census)
- 1,388 ftelevation · 423 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 620 / sq mipopulation density
- 51246ZIP code
About Rock Rapids
Rock Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Lyon County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,611 in the 2020 census, an increase from 2,573 in the 2000 census.
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Living in Rock Rapids
- Median household income
- $63,942
- Median home value
- $206,700
- Median rent
- $812/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Rock Rapids had 2,611 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,611 |
|---|---|
| Density | 620 per sq mi (239 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rock Rapids at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lyon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,611 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.21 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4279° N, 96.1663° W |
| ZIP code | 51246 |
| Official website | rockrapids.com/index.php |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1968160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rock Rapids
- Steen, MN7.7 mi NW
- Lester8.3 mi W
- Alvord9.1 mi SW
- Ellsworth, MN9.8 mi NE
- George10.1 mi SE
- Doon10.8 mi S
- Hills, MN11.9 mi NW
- Larchwood13.7 mi W
- Little Rock14.4 mi E
- Magnolia, MN15.6 mi N
- Inwood15.8 mi SW
- Luverne, MN15.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rock Rapids
What county is Rock Rapids in?
Rock Rapids is in Lyon County, Iowa.
What is the population of Rock Rapids, IA?
2,611 people lived in Rock Rapids at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Rapids, IA?
The ZIP code of Rock Rapids is 51246.
What is the elevation of Rock Rapids?
1,388 feet (423 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rock Rapids?
Steen (7.7 mi), Lester (8.3 mi), Alvord (9.1 mi), Ellsworth (9.8 mi), George (10.1 mi).
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