How long is the commute from Rock Rapids, IA?
Workers who live in Rock Rapids, IA take an average of 12.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.7% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.8 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Rock Rapids get to work
| Means of transportation | Rock Rapids | Lyon County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.1% (±6.7 points) | 77.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.7% (±4.0 points) | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±5.9 points) | 9.8% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Rock Rapids, the average commute is lower than in Lyon County (18.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rock Rapids, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lyon County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lyon County, Rock Rapids ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 901 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rock Rapids
| Vehicles available | Rock Rapids | Lyon County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.8 points) | 3.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.9% (±6.3 points) | 23.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±6.7 points) | 34.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.0% (±7.4 points) | 38.6% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Rock Rapids, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lyon County (3.6%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rock Rapids
| Rock Rapids | Lyon County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±5.9 points) | 9.8% (±2.0 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±4.0 points) | 94.4% (±1.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±4.4 points) | 90.2% (±1.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rock Rapids, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lyon County (90.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rock Rapids
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Rapids | — | 12.8 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Steen | 7.8 mi | 37.1 minutes (±17.7) | Higher |
| Lester | 8.3 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Kanaranzi Township | 8.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Clinton Township (Rock County) | 8.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Alvord | 9.1 mi | 34.0 minutes (±13.0) | Higher |
| Ellsworth | 9.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| George | 10 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Doon | 11 mi | 14.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Steen, MN (37.1 minutes), Lester, IA (18.6 minutes), Kanaranzi Township, MN (20.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Larchwood | 29.5 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Little Rock | 23.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | George | 21.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 | Lester | 18.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Inwood | 18.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Doon | 14.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Rock Rapids | 12.8 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Lyon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rock Rapids
How long is the average commute in Rock Rapids?
Workers who live in Rock Rapids, IA take an average of 12.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rock Rapids without a car?
1.7% of households in Rock Rapids have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rock Rapids?
12.0% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Rock Rapids worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Rapids city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Rapids city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Rapids city, Iowa
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Rock Rapids city, Iowa (place:68160, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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