Rock County | |
|---|---|
 Rock County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota | |
 Minnesota's location within the U.S. | |
| 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 for | 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 (0.8 km2) 0.06% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 9,704 |
• Estimate (2023) | 9,551  |
| • 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.[1] The county seat is Luverne.[2] It is located within the Sioux Falls MSA.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.