Rock Valley, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime
Updated: 2023-10-27

Living In Rock Valley, Iowa Summary

Life in Rock Valley research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rock Valley over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rock Valley:

  • The population in Rock Valley is 4,018.

  • The median home value in Rock Valley is $183,100.

  • The median income in Rock Valley is $59,136.

  • The median rent in Rock Valley is $908.

  • The unemployment rate in Rock Valley is 2.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Rock Valley is 3.1%.

Rock Valley SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
9
Amenities
7
Education
5
Commute
10

Rock Valley, IA Crime Report

20
Total Crimes
487.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
-79.04%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Rock Valley
/ 100k People
Iowa
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 20 487.1 2,001.7 2,324.2
Violent Crime 5 121.8 303.5 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.5 6.3
Robbery 0 0.0 29.8 66.1
Aggravated Assault 3 73.1 229.4 268.2
Property Crime 15 365.3 1,698.2 1,954.4
Burglary 3 73.1 371.1 269.8
Larceny 10 243.5 1,130.1 1,401.9
Car Theft 2 48.7 197.1 282.7

Rankings for Rock Valley in Iowa

Map Of Rock Valley, IA

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Population over time in Rock Valley

Year Population % Change
2021 4,018 8.2%
2020 3,712 0.8%
2019 3,681 1.6%
2018 3,623 2.0%
2017 3,553 1.7%
2016 3,495 1.8%
2015 3,433 1.9%
2014 3,369 1.4%
2013 3,324 1.5%
2012 3,274 -

Race / Ethnicity in Rock Valley

White
71.8% (2,886)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.4% (15)
Hispanic
27.8% (1,117)
Race Rock Valley IA USA
White 71.8% 84.4% 59.4%
African American 0.0% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 2.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.4% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 27.8% 6.4% 18.4%

Gender in Rock Valley

Female
52.7% (2,116)
Male
47.3% (1,901)
Gender Rock Valley IA USA
Female 52.7% 50.0% 50.5%
Male 47.3% 50.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rock Valley for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
6.0% (241)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (241)
High School / GED
43.0% (1,727)
Some College
16.0% (642)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (321)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (602)
Master's Degree
5.0% (200)
Professional Degree
1.0% (40)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Rock Valley IA USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 43.0% 31.0% 26.0%
Some College 16.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 20.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Rock Valley, Iowa

Less than $10,000
2.3% (9,125)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.3% (25,291)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.8% (43,282)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.6% (14,601)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (51,104)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.3% (81,611)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.3% (69,617)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.2% (53,190)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.6% (30,506)
$200,000 or more
5.8% (23,466)
Income Rock Valley IA USA
Less than $10,000 2.3% 4.7% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.3% 3.8% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.8% 8.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.6% 8.6% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 12.6% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.3% 18.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.3% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 17.0% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.6% 6.4% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 5.8% 5.8% 9.5%

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