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Rock Valley, IA

Rock Valley, IA.

Population: 5,094 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$318,315
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$318,315
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hail, winterWeather, drought, iceStorm, tornado

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

Nearest airport
Sioux County Regional Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-119 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$2,738
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,931
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
120

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