Living in Rolfe, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rolfe · Census data 2020–2024
Rolfe has 626 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $51,250 (32% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $48,500, the median rent is $583/month.
Rolfe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rolfe at a glance
- Population
- 626
- Median age
- 38.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $48,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $583/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Rolfe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 20.8%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rolfe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rolfe the median home value is $48,500, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $583 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,291 a month in housing costs.
Rolfe median household income
The median household income in Rolfe is $51,250 and the income per person is $21,412. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Rolfe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 320
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 26.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.59
Rolfe demographics
- Population
- 626
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 234
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rolfe ›
Education in Rolfe
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Rolfe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rolfe
- Unemployment rate
- 20.8%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Rolfe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolfe | 626 | $51,250 | $48,500 | $583 |
| Gilmore City | 748 | $53,375 | $83,900 | — |
| Pocahontas | 1,763 | $66,574 | $106,100 | $932 |
| Havelock | 162 | $63,229 | $23,800 | $625 |
| West Bend | 855 | $86,154 | $159,700 | $538 |
| Mallard | 263 | $45,909 | $57,500 | $1,078 |
| Rutland | 120 | $85,625 | $50,000 | $775 |
| Bode | 379 | $59,531 | $75,700 | $647 |
| Palmer | 134 | $59,063 | $39,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rolfe, IA?
The median household income in Rolfe is $51,250, 32% 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 Rolfe?
The median home value in Rolfe is $48,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Rolfe?
The median gross rent in Rolfe is $583 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is Rolfe, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 20.8%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Rolfe?
The median age in Rolfe is 38.6 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Rolfe?
The average commute to work in Rolfe is 20 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rolfe?
The unemployment rate in Rolfe is 20.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rolfe?
8.7% of adults in Rolfe 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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