Rock Rapids, Iowa

Population 2,552

Rock Rapids is located in Lyon County, IA. The population is 2,552, making Rock Rapids the largest city in Lyon County.

There are 3 public schools in Rock Rapids with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Rock Rapids is very low , and there are 13 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rock Rapids is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rock Rapids property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rock Rapids include Rock Township, Riverside Township and Cleveland Township.

Rock Rapids Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 9.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28%

Crime Rate

83.45% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 164
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 82
  • Property Crime: 410
  • Larceny Theft: 164

Registered Offenders

73.42% Higher than national avg.
  • 13 offenders in Rock Rapids
  • 50.94 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 1.8%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Rock Rapids, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Rock Rapids's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Rock Rapids, IA

Property Reports view all

24 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rock Rapids, IA issued 24 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 24 permits, 16 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rock Rapids, IA issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $534
  • 1 Bedroom: $589
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $915
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,225

Zip Codes

51246

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Environmental Hazards

1 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Rock Rapids, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Rock Rapids, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.22 Average
    Rock Rapids, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 16.23°
  • February 18.6°
  • March 34.63°
  • April 46.03°
  • May 57.7°
  • June 67.52°
  • July 74.53°
  • August 70.93°
  • September 59.83°
  • October 49.5°
  • November 34.03°
  • December 18.63°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rock Rapids, IA

Earthquakes
Rock Rapids, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rock Rapids, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rock Rapids, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rock Rapids, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rock Rapids, IA: $54,891

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rock Rapids is 1.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.74%
White Collar - 61.26%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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