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Rolfe, IA
City in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
Population
626
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
0
Rolfe and its ZIP codes
Rolfe at a glance
- Rolfe is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,250 a year, 32% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $48,500 (77% below Iowa) and median rent is $583 a month.
Local data for Rolfe, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rolfe, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,250
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$48,500
Median rent
$583/mo
Homeownership
83.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (165), Irish Americans (113), Norwegian Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pocahontas County. PPP loans are for Rolfe.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,357
2,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.3M
FY 2026, $7,812 per person
How people get to work
Rolfe, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rolfe, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 8°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rolfe, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Rolfe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BradgateCity | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| PloverCity | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Gilmore CityCity | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| HavelockCity | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| PocahontasCity | 8.9 mi | 2 |
| OttosenCity | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| West BendCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MallardCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| RutlandCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| BodeCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| PalmerCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| RodmanCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CurlewCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| LaurensCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| HumboldtCity | 17 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rolfe, IA in?
- Rolfe is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Rolfe, IA?
- About 626 people live in Rolfe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rolfe?
- Nearby places include Bradgate (5.7 mi), Plover (6.1 mi), Gilmore City (7.9 mi), Havelock (8.7 mi), Pocahontas (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023