Rockwell, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,049 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +6.1%
 
Males: 544  (51.9%)
Females: 505  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

43.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50469.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,694 (it was $39,219 in 2000)
Rockwell:

$55,694
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,104 (it was $16,491 in 2000)

Rockwell city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $143,593 (it was $63,600 in 2000)
Rockwell:

$143,593
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $216,335; detached houses: $222,286; townhouses or other attached units: $296,154; in 2-unit structures: $324,165; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $238,246; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $181,788; mobile homes: $26,273

Median gross rent in 2022: $479.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rockwell: 81.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.0%

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Ancestries: German (52.5%), American (13.5%), Greek (8.6%), Norwegian (6.7%), Irish (5.8%), Czech (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/9/1881

Elevation: 1119 feet

Land area: 2.97 square miles.

Population density: 353 people per square mile   (very low).

Rockwell, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.2%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,604 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,629 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (54.7 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (136.3 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (292.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Swaledale, IA (2.5 miles),
Sheffield, IA (2.5 miles ),
Burchinal, IA (2.7 miles),
Dougherty, IA (2.9 miles),
Thornton, IA (3.2 miles ),
Portland, IA (3.2 miles),
Chapin, IA (3.3 miles),
Mason City, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 42.98 N, Longitude: 93.19 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Rockwell, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rockwell, IA in 2022
Rockwell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $270,000
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $700,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $185,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $35,000
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $149,000
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $171,400
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $143,300
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $58,300
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Rockwell, IA residents
Average permit cost in Rockwell, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +188 (+23.5%).
Most common industries in Rockwell, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (19.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Construction (4.2%)
  • Public administration (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (11.7%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.3%)
  • Educational services (4.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Health care (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (36.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.6%)
  • Social assistance (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Rockwell, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (7.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)

Average climate in Rockwell, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Rockwell, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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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.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 0.136. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.136
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Rockwell-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 102% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 15.3 miles away from the Rockwell 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 17.8 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:

Rockwell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 128% 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 233.1 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 418.9 miles away from Rockwell center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 495.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 243.7 miles away from Rockwell 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 399.6 miles away from Rockwell center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 418.9 miles away from Rockwell 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 Cerro Gordo County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rockwell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Rockwell:

  • ROCKWELL COMMUNITY NURSING HOM (707 ELM STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Rockwell:

  • IOWA ODD FELLOWS AND ORPHANS HOM (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • HERITAGE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • HERITAGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - MASON CITY (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • AMERICANA HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • USA HEALTHCARE MASON CITY LLC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)
  • CERRO GORDO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; MASON CITY, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rockwell:

  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 13 miles; Mason City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,235)
  • Riverland Community College (about 49 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 50 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 59 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 62 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 69 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Iowa State University (about 71 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)

Public elementary/middle schools in Rockwell:

  • WEST FORK ELEMENTARY AT ROCKWELL (Location: 210 S 2ND ST, Grades: PK-4)
  • WEST FORK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 210 S 2ND ST, Grades: 5-8)

Library in Rockwell:

  • ROCKWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $63,269; Location: 307 MAIN ST E; 10,896 books; 272 audio materials; 843 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 25 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 65 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rockwell: Linn Grove Country Club (A), Rockwell Fire Department (B), Rockwell Police Department (C), Rockwell Public Library (D), Rockwell City Hall (E), Rockwell - Swaledale Emergency Medical Services (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Rockwell include: Saint Peter Lutheran Church (A), Sacred Heart Parish (B), First Baptist Church (C), United Methodist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Linn Grove Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Rockwell: Linn Grove County Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Hubert Stanley Wall - Mathematician.

Cerro Gordo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

35 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
46 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Rockwell (2011 data):

  • First Security Bank and Trust Company: Rockwell Branch at 319 Main Street, branch established on 1917/05/01. 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 Rockwell:

Marital status in Rockwell, IA
  • Never married: 25.2%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 12.3%

For population 25 years and over in Rockwell:

  • High school or higher: 96.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Rockwell
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rockwell, IA (based on Cerro Gordo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant15,23129
Evangelical Protestant6,87130
Catholic6,6725
Other9706
Orthodox2001
None14,207-
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: 8
Here:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Here:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
Here:

6.59 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 50
Cerro Gordo County:

11.36 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.1%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Cerro Gordo County:

16.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.2%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

51.0%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Rockwell:

29.1
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Rockwell:

22.5%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.5%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Rockwell:

38.4%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Rockwell:

55.9%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Rockwell:

82.7%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rockwell, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 3$11,594$46,3760$0
Local Libraries 1$4,960$59,5202$3,635
Police Protection - Officers 1$5,365$64,3800$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$4,350
Totals for Government 5$21,920$52,6088$7,985

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $148,000 ($141.09)
    Regular Highways: $141,000 ($134.41)
    Sewerage: $124,000 ($118.21)
    Water Utilities: $85,000 ($81.03)
    Parks and Recreation: $76,000 ($72.45)
    Police Protection: $73,000 ($69.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $58,000 ($55.29)
    Financial Administration: $40,000 ($38.13)
    General Public Buildings: $36,000 ($34.32)
    Libraries: $23,000 ($21.93)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $10,000 ($9.53)
    Central Staff Services: $9,000 ($8.58)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($5.72)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($0.95)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $36,000 ($34.32)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $48,000 ($45.76)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $166,000 ($158.25)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $66,000 ($62.92)
    Solid Waste Management: $56,000 ($53.38)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($6.67)
    Rents: $3,000 ($2.86)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $101,000 ($96.28)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $130,000 ($123.93)
    Other: $2,000 ($1.91)
  • Tax - Property: $318,000 ($303.15)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $185,000 ($176.36)
    Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($6.67)
    Other License: $1,000 ($0.95)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $969,000 ($923.74)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $856,000 ($816.02)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $113,000 ($107.72)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $969,000 ($923.74)
    End of Fiscal Year: $856,000 ($816.02)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $916,000 ($873.21)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rockwell:

  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRIB (1490 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF MASON CITY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRNI (1010 AM; 1 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • 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.)
  • 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)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in Rockwell:

  • 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.)
  • KCMR (97.9 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: TLC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K223AB (92.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: GREAT COMM. COMMCNS. OF N. IOWA INC)
  • KUNY (91.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KLMJ (104.9 FM; HAMPTON, IA; Owner: CD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLKK (103.7 FM; CLEAR LAKE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KIOW (107.3 FM; FOREST CITY, IA; Owner: PILOT KNOB BROADCASTING)
  • K214BA (90.7 FM; MASON CITY, ETC., IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KBDC (88.5 FM; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Rockwell:

  • 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.)

Rockwell fatal accident list:

Mar 13, 1991 06:50 AM, N.2nd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 29, 1987 06:10 PM, Hwy 65, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 174ft / 53.3mTotal length
  • 20,085Total average daily traffic
  • 2,209Total average daily truck traffic
  • 20,085Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rockwell, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 12000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 52020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rockwell, IA
Most common first names in Rockwell, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1680.1 years
Mary1685.6 years
James1378.5 years
Edward979.2 years
Harold977.6 years
William979.5 years
Donald874.8 years
Robert873.1 years
Fred781.1 years
Florence781.7 years
Most common last names in Rockwell, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Scholl1184.1 years
Smith1077.7 years
Johnson982.2 years
Clark886.1 years
Brown881.4 years
Campbell878.5 years
Petersen778.7 years
Sturges680.9 years
Lillibridge677.1 years
Curley570.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rockwell, IA
  • 76.9%Utility gas
  • 19.6%Electricity
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rockwell, IA
  • 65.6%Electricity
  • 31.1%Utility gas
  • 3.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rockwell compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

Rockwell on our top lists:

  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Eastern Africa (population 500+)"
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