Rock County, Minnesota
Rock County, Minnesota | |
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Rock County Courthouse | |
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota | |
| Coordinates: 43°40′N 96°15′W / 43.67°N 96.25°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| Founded | May 23, 1857 (created) March 5, 1870 (organized) |
| Named after | Rock outcrop on Rock River |
| Seat | Luverne |
| Largest city | Luverne |
| Area | |
• Total | 483 sq mi (1,250 km2) |
| • Land | 482 sq mi (1,250 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.78 km2) 0.06% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 9,704 |
• Estimate (2024) | 9,525 |
| • Density | 20.1/sq mi (7.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
Rock County is a county located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Minnesota. According to the 2020 census, its population was 9,704. The county seat is Luverne. It is located within the Sioux Falls MSA.