Rochester, Iowa
Rochester, Iowa | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 665 ft (203 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 133 |
| • Density | 140/sq mi (54.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 52772 |
| FIPS code | 19-67890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460704 |
Rochester is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Rochester Township, Cedar County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 133.[1]
Geography
Rochester is located in eastern Iowa in south-central Cedar County, along the north bank of the Cedar River. County Road F44 crosses the river just south of the community, and Interstate 80 at Exit 265 is 2 miles (3 km) to the south.
History
Rochester was named after Rochester, New York, known for its flour mills, due to its location on the Cedar River.[2]
References
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Rochester CDP, Iowa". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ The History of Cedar County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, etc. Western Historical Company. 1878. p. 526.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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