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Rock County, MN
8 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Rock County, Minnesota.
Population
9,621
Land area
482sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Rock County
Rock County at a glance
- Rock County is 72% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,295, 20% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,300 (32% below Minnesota) and median rent is $698 a month.
- Its largest cities are Luverne (4,925), Jasper (818) and Hills (748).
Local data for Rock County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rock County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,295
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$224,300
Prices +6.9% in a year
Median rent
$698/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.3%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,985), Dutch Americans (1,547), Norwegian Americans (1,215).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,647
3,898 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,397
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.8M
FY 2026, $8,839 per person
PPP loans
$27.7M
1,106 loans, 2,975 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$22.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Rock County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rock County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
14
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
29.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rock County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Rock County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Rock County, MN?
- Luverne is the largest city or town in Rock County, with about 4,925 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Rock County?
- Rock County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 56116, 56134, 56138, 56144, 56146.
- What is the population of Rock County, MN?
- About 9,621 people live in Rock County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Rock County?
- Rock County borders Minnehaha County, SD, Nobles County, Lyon County, IA, Pipestone County, Murray County, Moody County, SD.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023