Rockford Washington Map

About Rockford, Washington

Rockford is a locality in Spokane County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 493. The population density is 236.5 people per km². Rockford is located at 47.4521°N, 117.1307°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99030.

Rockford rests in a broad, shallow valley, a place where the Palouse hills begin their gentle, rolling descent toward the Spokane River. It lies 16.1 miles south-south-east of Spokane Valley, WA (from Spokane Valley, WA: bearing 162°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-east of Valleyford. The land here is a study in muted tones, ochre and sage under the vast, often cloud-brushed sky, broken by the darker green of scattered ponderosa pines and the occasional stand of aspen. Fields of wheat and barley stretch out like rumpled blankets, their textures shifting with the wind, and the air carries a dry, clean scent, especially potent after a summer rain. The Spokane River, a ribbon of silver in the distance, courses through this open country, its presence felt more than seen in the subtle deepening of the valley floor. The character of Rockford is deeply tied to the land it occupies, an agricultural heartland that has sustained it for generations. It’s a place where the economy has long been driven by the cultivation of the fertile soil, a legacy visible in the weathered barns and silos that dot the landscape. History whispers from the old general store, a building that has seen the ebb and flow of life in Rockford, from its early days as a stop for travelers to its present quietude. The pace of life here is unhurried, dictated by the seasons and the rhythm of the harvest, and the community holds a quiet pride in its connection to the earth and its enduring heritage.

About This Rockford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rockford, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.452121, -117.130747. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rockford and Spokane County.

Detailed location data for Rockford includes the ZIP code (99030), telephone area code (509), county seat of Spokane County (Spokane), and school district assignment (Freeman School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rockford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.