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Rock Rapids, IA

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Population
2,733
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,388 ft
Median Home Value
$206,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$812/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,942
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communitySioux Falls, South Dakota30 miles away · 213,748 residents.

About Rock Rapids

Rock Rapids is a city and the county seat of Lyon County, Iowa, situated along the Rock River near the Minnesota and South Dakota borders. Named after the river's local rapids and hosting the historic Island Park which features a converted railway trestle recreation trail, the community of approximately 2,661 is served by the Central Lyon Community School District locally today.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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