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Big Rock, IA
Census-designated place in Scott County, Iowa.
Population
6
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
0
Big Rock and its ZIP codes
Big Rock at a glance
- Big Rock is 68% less dense than Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Big Rock.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,669
92,986 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Rock, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,118
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
553
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Big Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DixonCity | 2.8 mi | 0.1 |
| New LibertyCity | 4.4 mi | 0.1 |
| WheatlandCity | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| CalamusCity | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| PlainviewCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| BennettCity | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| LowdenCity | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| DonahueCity | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| TorontoCity | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Grand MoundCity | 9.8 mi | 1.9 |
| MaysvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WalcottCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| StocktonCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| DurantCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Long GroveCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Lost NationCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Rock, IA in?
- Big Rock is in Scott County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Big Rock, IA?
- About 6 people live in Big Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Rock?
- Nearby places include Dixon (2.8 mi), New Liberty (4.4 mi), Wheatland (4.6 mi), Calamus (5.3 mi), Plainview (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023
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