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Rochelle, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Wilcox County County
Rochelle, GA
At a Glance
How Rochelle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rochelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rochelle a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rochelle residents earn a median household income of $35,362 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,677. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 114 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochelle is $80,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,030. Median rent is $495/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Rochelle reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,142/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Rochelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochelle has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.