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Rochester, IA
Census-designated place in Cedar County, Iowa.
Population
90
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
95
ZIP codes
0
Rochester and its ZIP codes
Rochester at a glance
- Rochester is 65% denser than Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Rochester, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cedar County. PPP loans are for Rochester.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,355
5,205 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,212
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $8,190 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rochester, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
589
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rochester, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Rochester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TiptonCity | 6.7 mi | 2 |
| AtalissaCity | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| WiltonCity | 8.8 mi | 2.1 |
| West LibertyCity | 9 mi | 1.8 |
| West BranchCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| BennettCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| DowneyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| DurantCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| New LibertyCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| StanwoodCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Kent EstatesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| ClarenceCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| NicholsCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| StocktonCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| MechanicsvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rochester, IA in?
- Rochester is in Cedar County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Rochester, IA?
- About 90 people live in Rochester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rochester?
- Nearby places include Tipton (6.7 mi), Atalissa (7.2 mi), Moscow (7.9 mi), Wilton (8.8 mi), West Liberty (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023