Rock Rapids is a city in and the county seat of Lyon County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,611 in the 2020 census, an increase from 2,573 in the 2000 census.
| Name: | Rock Rapids city |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 25 |
| LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
| State: | Iowa |
| County: | Lyon County |
| Elevation: | 1,388 ft (423 m) |
| Total Area: | 4.26 sq mi (11.03 km²) |
| Land Area: | 4.21 sq mi (10.90 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Total Population: | 2,611 |
| Population Density: | 620.34/sq mi (239.52/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 51246 |
| Area code: | 712 |
| FIPS code: | 1968160 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 0460743 |
| Website: | rockrapids.com |
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History
A post office called Rock Rapids has been in operation since 1871. The city was named from the falls on the Rock River.
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Geography
Rock Rapids is located at 43°25′41″N 96°10′7″W / 43.42806°N 96.16861°W / 43.42806; -96.16861 (43.427933, -96.168640), along the Rock River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.96 square miles (10.26 km), all land.
Climate
Rock Rapids has a humid continental climate (Koppen Dfa), with cold winters and hot summers.
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