What are the schools like in Rochester, IA?

School district data for Rochester is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Rochester?

The median household income in Rochester, IA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 53.3%.

What is the weather like in Rochester, IA?

Rochester has an average high temperature of 28.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.4 inches.

Rochester, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Rochester, IA?

Rochester has a violent crime rate of 118.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 424.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rochester, IA a Good Place to Live?

Rochester is a small town of 48 in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A and a 53.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Rochester's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rochester is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rochester city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Rochester metro area.

Metric	Rochester, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rochester's violent crime rate is 118.1 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

118.1 /100k

Property Crime

424.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Rochester, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rochester sees average highs of 28.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July, with 36.5 inches of annual precipitation and 29.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rochester, IA
Average High — January	28.7°F
Average High — July	83.7°F
Annual Precipitation	36.5"
Annual Snowfall	29.4"

Demographics

Metric	Rochester, IA	National Avg
Population	48	—
Median Age	24.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	53.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	37.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tipton, IA 7 mi Atalissa, IA 7 mi Moscow, IA 8 mi Wilton, IA 8 mi West Liberty, IA 9 mi

Rochester vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rochester, IA affordable or expensive?

Rochester has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Rochester, IA?

Rochester's violent crime rate is 118.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 424.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rochester?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Rochester, IA a good place to live?

Rochester, IA has a population of 48, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 53.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rochester?

Rochester averages 28.7°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.5 inches with about 29.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rochester?

The population of Rochester, Iowa is 48 with a median age of 24.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rochester?

Key numbers for living in Rochester: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rochester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.