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Rockwell City, IA

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Population
2,133
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,234 ft
Median Home Value
$88,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$796/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,741
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Rockwell City

Rockwell City serves as the hub of Calhoun County, centered around a classic courthouse square. Life moves at an easy, welcoming pace, with annual traditions like August's Sweet Corn Daze and the Calhoun County Expo bringing neighbors together for parades and local food. Kids attend schools in the South Central Calhoun district, and the town's historical museum preserves generations of local heritage. It is a quiet, close-knit Iowa community where daily life revolves around friendly faces and classic small-town comfort.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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