Why visit Rock Valley
Townapedia lists 10 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 9°F, and about 35 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Rock Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rock Valley
Rock Valley is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, the North Western corner of Iowa, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 4,059 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Rock Valley, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes4
Cedar Rock Grill
Restaurant · Regional, American, Burger, Steak House · 0.4 mi
1523 14th Street, Rock Valley
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
History
The town of Rock Valley was platted in 1879 by a Colonel Ira Warren, a Civil War veteran, and the Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway on ground owned by Warren.
From the History section of Rock Valley, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping5
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Netherland Reformed Christian School
School · 0.5 mi
712 20th Avenue Southeast, Rock Valley
Healthcare2
Map of Rock Valley
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 9°F | 0.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 14°F | 0.9 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 1.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 36°F | 3.0 in | 3.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 2.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 25°F | 1.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 14°F | 1.0 in | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sioux Ctr 2 Se (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sioux County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2018-08-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2014-07-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Canton Municipal Airport (CTK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Rock Rapids 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Hawarden 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Orange City 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Larchwood 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Alton 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Akron 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Le Mars 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Brandon 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Sioux Falls 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Primghar 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
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