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Rolfe, IA

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Population
489
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,184 ft
Median Home Value
$48,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$583/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Rolfe

Tucked into the open farmland of Pocahontas County, Rolfe is a quiet small town with roots dating back to the late-1800s railroad boom. Named after John Rolfe of historic Jamestown fame, the community originally started a few miles away before shifting to its current spot to meet the train tracks. Today, it offers a peaceful, laid-back setting where tidy residential streets blend right into the wide-open Iowa countryside.

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Daily life here centers on a close-knit neighborhood feel and a few well-loved gathering spots. Residents stay connected through the local library, the community center, and the RAMS Event Center, a repurposed school gymnasium that hosts pickup basketball, workouts, fundraisers, and community celebrations. Local students attend the nearby Pocahontas Area school district, making Rolfe an appealing choice for anyone looking for quiet, affordable small-town living.

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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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