At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$18,596 per capita
Median Rent
$850/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
18.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rochelle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,596. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Education
15.8% of adults in Rochelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochelle has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$18,596
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$440M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$850
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$111,244
Housing Units110
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,691/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,773 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+21.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rochelle was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.