Living in Rockwell, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockwell · Census data 2020–2024
Rockwell has 986 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $60,982 (19% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $163,300, the median rent is $575/month.
Rockwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rockwell at a glance
- Population
- 986
- Median age
- 42.7State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $60,982State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $163,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $575/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Rockwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rockwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockwell the median home value is $163,300, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,078 a month in housing costs.
Rockwell median household income
The median household income in Rockwell is $60,982 and the income per person is $30,174. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Rockwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 425
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.37
Rockwell demographics
- Population
- 986
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 403
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockwell ›
Education in Rockwell
18% of adults 25 and older in Rockwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockwell
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Rockwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell | 986 | $60,982 | $163,300 | $575 |
| Sheffield | 1,053 | $54,458 | $151,000 | $700 |
| Swaledale | 148 | $51,912 | $62,900 | — |
| Chapin | 137 | $73,091 | $94,000 | — |
| Thornton | 514 | $67,031 | $115,500 | $839 |
| Mason City | 27,050 | $64,804 | $142,000 | $882 |
| Rockford | 839 | $65,428 | $94,600 | $831 |
| Clear Lake | 7,607 | $79,415 | $259,500 | $808 |
| Nora Springs | 1,363 | $78,594 | $134,500 | $669 |
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What is the median household income in Rockwell, IA?
The median household income in Rockwell is $60,982, 19% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rockwell?
The median home value in Rockwell is $163,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Rockwell?
The median gross rent in Rockwell is $575 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Rockwell, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Rockwell?
The median age in Rockwell is 42.7 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Rockwell?
The average commute to work in Rockwell is 20 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockwell?
The unemployment rate in Rockwell is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockwell?
18% of adults in Rockwell have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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