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Rockford, IA

Rockford, IA.

Population: 1,617 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rockford, IA is $209,876 — up 5.1% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,876

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$209,876
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+59.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$210,072
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$147,500
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$688/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$709/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,136/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,359/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
RRMR Elementary School, Rockford Junior-Senior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Shaw Avenue Dump (12.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Folkerts Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
SARTORI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+22 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
69.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,145
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
71.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,521
Average weekly wage
$1,097
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
77

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RockfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$209,876$211,043$288,527
Median annual property tax$2,145$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Rockford, IA?
$209,876.
What is typical rent in Rockford, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $927/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rockford, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, tornado, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Rockford, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rockford, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rockford, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rockford, IA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Rockford, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Rockford

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