Rockwell, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
942 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,850 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$142,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$489 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cerro Gordo County
3
Mason City Urban Area
2
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cerro Gordo County
6
Mason City Urban Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 15
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 8 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 30, IA State House District 59, IA
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Schools

West Fork Middle School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
West Fork High School
6 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Purdue University Global-Mason City
12 miles, N • 1.4 star
North Iowa Area Community College
13 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Waldorf University
30 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
12 miles, N • 3.2 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
24 miles, W • 5 star
Floyd County Medical Center
26 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
50 miles, SE • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
73 miles, NE • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
103 miles, SW • 2.3 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
107 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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