What kinds of homes are in Rock Rapids, IA?

Name: Types of homes in Rock Rapids, IA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Rock Rapids, IA has 1,136 (±94) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 270 homes per square mile of land.

72.0% are detached single-family houses.

5.4% are in buildings of two to four units.

17.4% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 1,136 (±94)
Detached houses: 72.0%
2–4 unit buildings: 5.4%
5+ unit buildings: 17.4%

Homes in Rock Rapids by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	Rock Rapids	Lyon County	Iowa	United States
Single-family, detached	72.0% (±6.4 points)	88.6%	72.2%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	4.5% (±2.8 points)	1.6%	4.5%	6.2%
2 units	4.6% (±3.1 points)	1.1%	2.1%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	0.8% (±0.9 points)	1.5%	3.5%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	3.1% (±2.2 points)	1.6%	3.6%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	2.6% (±1.7 points)	1.3%	4.0%	4.3%
20 or more units	11.7% (±6.3 points)	3.1%	6.9%	10.3%
Mobile home	0.8% (±0.9 points)	1.1%	3.2%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±2.2 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%

In Rock Rapids, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Lyon County (6.0%).

It is not measurably different from Iowa (14.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Rock Rapids

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rock Rapids
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
Rock Rapids	—	17.4% (±6.9 points)	—
Steen	7.8 mi	0.0% (±52.5 points)	Not measurably different
Lester	8.3 mi	10.1% (±27.5 points)	Not measurably different
Kanaranzi Township	8.4 mi	0.0% (±26.2 points)	Not measurably different
Clinton Township (Rock County)	8.8 mi	0.0% (±35.5 points)	Not measurably different
Alvord	9.1 mi	0.0% (±41.7 points)	Not measurably different
Ellsworth	9.8 mi	2.9% (±17.7 points)	Not measurably different
George	10 mi	1.4% (±5.4 points)	Lower
Doon	11 mi	0.8% (±13.6 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: George, IA (1.4%), Doon, IA (0.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Lyon County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Rock Rapids	17.4% (±6.9 points)
2	Lester	10.1% (±27.5 points)
3	Larchwood	8.3% (±7.9 points)
4	Inwood	5.2% (±11.1 points)
5	George	1.4% (±5.4 points)
6	Little Rock	1.1% (±18.6 points)
7	Doon	0.8% (±13.6 points)

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 many homes are in Rock Rapids?

Rock Rapids, IA has an estimated 1,136 (±94) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in Rock Rapids houses or apartments?

72.0% are detached houses and 4.5% attached houses, while 22.8% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Rock Rapids?

5.4% of homes in Rock Rapids are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Rapids city, Iowa

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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