Rochelle, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wilcox County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,218 Population 638/sq mi density
$35,362 Median Income $25,677 per capita
$80,900 Home Value $123,771 Zillow
$495 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$35,362 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,900 home value, $495/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Rochelle, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,362
53% below
$25,677 per capita
Home Value
$80,900
71% below
Zillow: $123,771
Median Rent
$495/mo
57% below
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
47%
Home Value
29%
Rent
43%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rochelle a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 6.3% (75% above 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 $123,771. 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.

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 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,218
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density638/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,362
Per Capita$25,677
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$219M
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,900
Rent$495
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$123,771
Housing Units636
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,319/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation379 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute29 min
Broadband58.8%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rochelle was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.