What is the population of Rockwell City, Iowa?

Rockwell City has a population of approximately 2,401 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Rockwell City, Iowa located?

Rockwell City is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.3981°, -94.6289°.

What is the median household income in Rockwell City?

The median household income in Rockwell City is approximately $56,741 based on the most recent open data.

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Rockwell City

Total population

2,401

Median home value

$88,500

13.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$56,741

Rockwell City$57k

National$74k

Founded

1876

Elevation375 m

Land area10.92 km²

Weather75°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates42.40°, -94.63°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1876

Elevation

375 m

Area

10.92 km²

Official website

www.rockwellcity.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Rockwell City is a city and the county seat of Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,240 in 2020.

History & geography

History

Rockwell City was platted in 1876. It is named for its founders, John M. Rockwell, and his wife Charlotte M. Rockwell.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Humid continental climate is a climatic region typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is relatively well distributed year-round in many areas with this climate. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfa" (Hot Summer Continental Climate).

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Demographics & economy

Median age

41.2

Median home value

$88,500

Housing units

908

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

1.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

85.4%

Black

4.5%

Asian

0.3%

Hispanic

5.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.3981

Longitude

-94.6289

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

75°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tonight

66°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Saturday

76°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday Night

59°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sunday

67°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sunday Night

54°F

Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Rockwell City, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

32.5%

Diabetes

10.4%

Adult obesity

41.7%

Binge drinking

22.9%

Adult smoking

17.6%

No leisure activity

26%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

South Central Calhoun Middle School
Middle · Rockwell City · 327 students · 13.1:1 ratio
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building
Elementary · Rockwell City · 311 students · 13:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).