Rockford, Iowa

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Population in 2021: 750 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.3%
 
Males: 388  (51.8%)
Females: 362  (48.2%)
Median resident age:

42.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 50468.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $58,904 (it was $32,143 in 2000)
Rockford:

$58,904
IA:

$65,600

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $29,571 (it was $15,455 in 2000)

Rockford city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $97,239 (it was $56,500 in 2000)
Rockford:

$97,239
IA:

$174,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $167,935; detached houses: $169,105; townhouses or other attached units: $176,477; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $217,625; mobile homes: $42,055

Median gross rent in 2021: $704.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rockford: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 5.7%
(5.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 3.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents)
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  • Races in Rockford, IA (2021)
    • 83792.2%White alone
    • 283.1%Hispanic
    • 161.8%American Indian alone
    • 111.2%Two or more races
    • 70.8%Black alone

Races in Rockford detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Rockford, Iowa as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rockford is 255 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (46.3%), American (10.5%), English (10.5%), Scandinavian (3.8%), French Canadian (3.2%), Irish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/19/1878

Elevation: 1109 feet

Land area: 0.63 square miles.

Population density: 1,190 people per square mile   (low).

Rockford, Iowa map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Iowa:

5.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,380 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,515 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (49.4 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (131.8 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (281.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rudd, IA (2.4 miles ),
Nora Springs, IA (2.6 miles ),
Marble Rock, IA (2.7 miles ),
Roseville, IA (2.8 miles),
Dougherty, IA (3.2 miles),
Portland, IA (3.2 miles),
Floyd, IA (3.4 miles ),
Rock Falls, IA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 43.05 N, Longitude: 92.95 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Rockford, IA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Rockford, IA in 2021
Rockford satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $220,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $142,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $41,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $80,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $91,300
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $89,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $98,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Rockford, IA residents
Average permit cost in Rockford, IA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.6%
Iowa:

3.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+1.8%).
Most common industries in Rockford, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.4%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.5%)
  • Machinery (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.9%)
  • Educational services (12.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.5%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Social assistance (6.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
Most common occupations in Rockford, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Child care workers (6.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (4.5%)

Average climate in Rockford, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Rockford, Iowa average temperatures Rockford, Iowa average precipitation Rockford, Iowa humidity Rockford, Iowa wind speed Rockford, Iowa snowfall Rockford, Iowa sunshine Rockford, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2008 was 1.21. This is significantly better than average.

City:

1.21
U.S.:

74.20
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 0.136. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.136
U.S.:

1.789

Tornado activity:

Rockford-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.4 miles away from the Rockford city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 tornado 30.8 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rockford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 119% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 236.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 414.1 miles away from Rockford center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 234.7 miles away from Rockford center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 394.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 504.8 miles away from Rockford center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 414.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Floyd County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rockford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rockford:

  • NORA SPRINGS CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; NORA SPRINGS, IA)
  • ROCKWELL COMMUNITY NURSING HOM (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; ROCKWELL, IA)
  • LIEBE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GREENE, IA)
  • HERITAGE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • HERITAGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH/HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)
  • FLOYD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; CHARLES CITY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rockford:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 12 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • Riverland Community College (about 44 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 45 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 54 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 56 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 61 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • Luther College (about 61 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)

Public high school in Rockford:

Public elementary/middle school in Rockford:

See full list of schools located in Rockford

Library in Rockford:

  • ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $42,144; Location: 202 W MAIN AVE; 6,979 books; 418 audio materials; 653 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 45 print serial subscriptions; 2 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rockford: Rockford Volunteer Fire Department (A), Rockford Public Library (B), Rockford City Hall (C), Rockford Police Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Rockford include: First United Methodist Church (A), Holy Name Church (B), Zion Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Rockford: Rockford Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Fossil Prairie (Nature Centers; 1227 215th Street).

Floyd County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Rockford and their reported violations in the past:

TOSANAK RECREATION AREA (Address: 1227 215TH ST , Population served: 151, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Banks with branches in Rockford (2011 data):

  • First Security Bank and Trust Company: Rockford Branch at 211 West Main Avenue, branch established on 1925/01/01. Info updated 2009/11/23: Bank assets: $430.7 mil, Deposits: $342.8 mil, headquarters in Charles City, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Cedar Valley Bankshares, Ltd.

For population 15 years and over in Rockford:

Marital status in Rockford, IA
  • Never married: 26.4%
  • Now married: 54.0%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

For population 25 years and over in Rockford:

  • High school or higher: 92.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Iowa average:

10.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rockford, IA (based on Floyd County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,25618
Catholic3,0803
Evangelical Protestant1,25513
Other42
None6,708-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Floyd County:

1.84 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Here:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Floyd County:

11.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Floyd County:

8.6%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.4%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Floyd County:

12.9%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

44.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

34.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.1%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

6.6%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Rockford:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Rockford:

27.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Rockford:

49.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Rockford:

71.2%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rockford, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Electric Power 2$9,397$56,3820$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,586$55,0320$0
Water Supply 1$3,718$44,6160$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,654
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$788
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$743
Totals for Government 4$17,701$53,1035$3,185

Rockford government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $201,000 ($268.00)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $835,000 ($1113.33)
    Water Utilities: $131,000 ($174.67)
    Sewerage: $110,000 ($146.67)
    Financial Administration: $84,000 ($112.00)
    Libraries: $48,000 ($64.00)
    Regular Highways: $41,000 ($54.67)
    General Public Buildings: $39,000 ($52.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $38,000 ($50.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $25,000 ($33.33)
    Local Fire Protection: $23,000 ($30.67)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $9,000 ($12.00)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($12.00)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($9.33)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($5.33)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $20,000 ($26.67)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $322,000 ($429.33)

Rockford government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $93,000 ($124.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $33,000 ($44.00)
    Other: $32,000 ($42.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,000 ($13.33)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $18,000 ($24.00)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $20,000 ($26.67)
    Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($18.67)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.33)
    Rents: $1,000 ($1.33)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $851,000 ($1134.67)
    Water Utilities: $183,000 ($244.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $107,000 ($142.67)
    Other: $10,000 ($13.33)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($6.67)
  • Tax - Property: $238,000 ($317.33)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $80,000 ($106.67)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($5.33)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.33)

Rockford government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $795,000 ($1060.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $747,000 ($996.00)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $48,000 ($64.00)

Rockford government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,626,000 ($3501.33)

Businesses in Rockford, IA

  • Decora Cabinetry: 2
  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2

Strongest AM radio stations in Rockford:

  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRNI (1010 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KRIB (1490 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KCHA (1580 AM; 1 kW; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rockford:

  • KLSS-FM (106.1 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • KIAI (93.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KCMR (97.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: TLC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KCHA-FM (95.9 FM; CHARLES CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K223AB (92.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: GREAT COMM. COMMCNS. OF N. IOWA INC)
  • KAUS-FM (99.9 FM; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LUVERNE, INC.)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KLMJ (104.9 FM; HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJCY (95.5 FM; ST. ANSGAR, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSMA-FM (98.7 FM; OSAGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • KLKK (103.7 FM; CLEAR LAKE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K214BA (90.7 FM; MASON CITY, ETC., IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)

TV broadcast stations around Rockford:

  • KIMT (Channel 3; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KAAL (Channel 6; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: KAAL-TV, LLC)

Rockford fatal accident list:

May 22, 2002 03:39 PM, 4th Street Se, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 6, 1991 03:30 PM, 147, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 167ft / 51.4mTotal length
  • 5,460Total average daily traffic
  • 320Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,460Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rockford, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rockford, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Rockford)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Jct Of 1st St N & 1st Ave Ne On Ne Corner (Lat: 43.053861 Lon: -92.949639), Call Sign: KVC638,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.280 MHz, 154.415 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/2023, Expiration Date: 03/11/2033, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:
  • Lat: 43.051417 Lon: -92.931333, Call Sign: WQBA926, Licensee ID: L00852001,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 06/28/2014, Expiration Date: 09/10/2024, Certifier: Gary Schwartz, Registrant: Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock School District
  • Lat: 42.223611 Lon: -89.055194, Call Sign: WQCC840,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.137 MHz, 458.137 MHz, Grant Date: 11/27/2014, Expiration Date: 02/01/2025, Certifier: Ken Giesler, Registrant: Rock River Service Co., 2222 Charles St., Rockford, IL 61104, Phone: (815) 226-1280, Fax: (815) 226-1641, Email:
  • 2320 Hwy 14 (Lat: 43.020833 Lon: -92.809444), Call Sign: WQWR431,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.737 MHz, 468.987 MHz, Grant Date: 10/28/2015, Expiration Date: 10/28/2025, Certifier: Amy Staudt, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Fax: (317) 564-8335, Email:
  • 23097 200th Street (Lat: 43.051667 Lon: -93.060833), Call Sign: WQYL584,
    Assigned Frequencies: 466.587 MHz, 469.587 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2016, Expiration Date: 11/01/2026, Certifier: Gary O'Connor, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Fax: (317) 564-8335, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Rockford E, Lat: 43.054028 Lon: -92.958111, Type: Silo, Structure height: 51 m, Call Sign: WQOL966,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/11/2011, Expiration Date: 01/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/06/2021, Certifier: Ryan J Malek, Registrant: Router12 Networks, Mason City, IA 50402, Phone: (641) 420-7180, Fax: (641) 420-7180, Email:
  • ROCKFORD, 808 1st Ave Nw (Lat: 43.054028 Lon: -92.958222), Type: Silo, Structure height: 39 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WQXX624,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/2016, Expiration Date: 07/07/2026, Certifier: Bradley L Mckenzie, Registrant: Intelpath, 111 Fuller Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:
  • Rockford, 828 1st Ave Nw (Lat: 43.053889 Lon: -92.958139), Type: Tank, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WROI732,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/20/2021, Expiration Date: 10/20/2031, Certifier: Ryan J Malek, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KA0EXG, Grant Date: 07/13/1994, Expiration Date: 07/13/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2006, Registrant: Kenneth H Trettin, Box 56, Rockford, IA 50468
  • Call Sign: WB0GUE, Licensee ID: L01287859, Grant Date: 07/17/2017, Expiration Date: 09/26/2027, Certifier: David R Keith, Registrant: David R Keith, 2185 Glass Ave, Rockford, IA 50468
  • Call Sign: KD0BFC, Licensee ID: L01306480, Grant Date: 07/20/2007, Expiration Date: 07/20/2017, Cancellation Date: 08/21/2007, Certifier: Greg R Burnett, Registrant: Greg R Burnett, 506 W Main, Rockford, IA 50468-1100
  • Call Sign: W0GRB, Previous Call Sign: KD0BFC, Licensee ID: L01306480, Grant Date: 05/31/2017, Expiration Date: 08/21/2027, Certifier: Greg R Burnett, Registrant: Greg R Burnett, 506 W Main, Rockford, IA 50468-1100

Most common first names in Rockford, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1680.0 years
William1175.6 years
Donald1074.1 years
Robert1070.5 years
Esther984.9 years
Richard975.0 years
Charles970.2 years
Edward976.1 years
Anna886.9 years
Helen775.5 years
Most common last names in Rockford, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Fullerton1072.1 years
Eichmeier880.1 years
Jones782.6 years
Engels677.3 years
Gabel683.2 years
Young676.3 years
Orourke683.5 years
Wilson681.0 years
White579.6 years
Paulus578.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rockford, IA
  • 90.9%Utility gas
  • 6.3%Electricity
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rockford, IA
  • 62.5%Utility gas
  • 27.5%Electricity
  • 8.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%No fuel used


Rockford compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
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