Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 715, settled in 1855.
1.9% of working residents work locally in Rockford, against 31% in Iowa’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Rockford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 739 in 1880, a peak of 1,080 in 1900, 758 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rockford, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Rockford.
Most working residents leave Rockford for work: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Rockford has lost 33 jobs, to 55 in 2023. At 23 minutes, Rockford’s average trip to work is above the Iowa town median (19 minutes) but below the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes).
| Rockford | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities. Since 2008, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Rockford.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Rockford has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Rockford is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Rockford beats the Iowa average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 18% of Rockford adults smoke cigarettes.
| Rockford | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Rockford | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| More smokers | 17.9% | 14.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Rockford home is worth about $212,000, up 5.1% in a year, 10% below the Iowa typical home. Rockford’s median rent is $831 a month.
| Rockford | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 78% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $831 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wyatt Park Campgrounds | — | 7 |
| 2. Rockford Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Fossil & Prairie Park State Preserve | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Rockford
About 1 of every 100 Rockford residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
Where Rockford’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Iowa, USA
Rockford is a city in Floyd County, Iowa, United States, at the confluence of the Shell Rock and Winnebago rivers. The population was 758 at the time of the 2020 census. Rockford's post office opened in 1855.
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Rockford has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.