Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (3) F
Lyon County Historical Society Museum Complex
Museum
Rock Island Depot Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
Subway
Fast Food
Saw n Logs
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Forster Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Sunshine Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Kiwanis Park
Park
Emma Sater Park
Park
Island Park
Park
Westside Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Sinclair
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Rock Rapids.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Rock Rapids is 89/100 - which is 1% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime A+

Rock Rapids crime rates are 709 per 100k, which is 56% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
583 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
125 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment B-

The median income in Rock Rapids is $61,739 - which is 13% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$61,739
C-
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
B+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Lyon County Sheriffs Office
Police
Sanford Rock Rapids Medical Center
Hospital
Rock Rapids Police Department
Police
Family Drug
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Rock Rapids home prices are $160,700 - which is 21% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$160,700
C
Home Appreciation Rate
30%
A+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio)
A
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schools A+

The Rock Rapids graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
79%
A-
High School Grad. Rates
89%
B+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Central Lyon Middle School
Central Lyon Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Central Lyon Senior High School
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rock Rapids? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kiwanis Park
      Emma Sater Park
      Island Park
      Westside Park

      Entertainment

      Lyon County Historical Society Museum Complex
      Rock Island Depot Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Saw n Logs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rock Rapids? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Rock Rapids.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Rock Rapids a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Sanford Rock Rapids Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Family Drug

      Doctors