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Rock Rapids, IA

Rock Rapids, IA.

Population: 4,041 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$262,289
1-year appreciation
+10.8%
3-year appreciation
+30.0%
5-year appreciation
+43.4%
10-year appreciation
+94.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$262,289
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, iceStorm, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.7 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pipestone National Monument (42 mi)
Nearest airport
Rock Rapids Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+16 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$2,477
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,981
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
63

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents