At a Glance
Median Income
$90,500
$46,180 per capita
Home Value
$191,700
Zillow: $586,462
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
338/100K
3,349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Roca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roca a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roca residents earn a median household income of $90,500 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,180. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roca is $191,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $586,462. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Roca reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,349/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Roca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roca has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population172
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density1,229/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,500
Per Capita$46,180
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,700
Rent$1,075
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$586,462
Housing Units74
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent338/100K
Property3,349/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,247 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute38 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations51
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Roca was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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