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Rocheport, MO

Missouri

Rocheport is a small town in Missouri with a population of 215. Residents earn $58,125 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
215 Population 694/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $37,446 per capita
$207,700 Home Value $440,311 Zillow
$1,048 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$207,700 home value, $1,048/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,125
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $207,700
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.6%
9% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,048
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.4%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Rocheport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population215
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$37,446
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,700
Rent$1,048
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$440,311
Housing Units189
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity30.4%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking13.5%
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.7%

Is Rocheport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rocheport receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rocheport stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rocheport is $58,125, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rocheport is $207,700, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,048 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rocheport has a population of 215 with a density of 694 people per square mile. The median age is 51.7 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

215
Total Population
694
People / sq mi
51.7yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Rocheport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rocheport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rocheport is $58,125, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Rocheport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,125
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,446

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone62.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Rocheport is $207,700, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,048 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $440,311.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$207,700
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$440,311

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,048
10% below US avg
Rent Burden23.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.1%
Housing Units189
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

In Rocheport, 30.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 13.5% are current smokers. 24.7% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rocheport vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.4%
5% below US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.5%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.3%
Dental Visits61.2%

Food & Exercise

36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 90.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.6%
9% above US avg
High School+96.2%
Graduate Degree+10.5%
School Test Score5.51
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density694/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.7%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone62.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.8%

Nearby Cities

Boonville, MO 7,682 pop · 9.6 mi New Franklin, MO 1,015 pop · 9.7 mi Columbia, MO 127,200 pop · 12.5 mi Fayette, MO 2,800 pop · 13.2 mi Hallsville, MO 2,049 pop · 20.7 mi Ashland, MO 4,811 pop · 21.8 mi Glasgow, MO 1,054 pop · 22.8 mi Sturgeon, MO 1,143 pop · 23.2 mi California, MO 4,523 pop · 24.4 mi Tipton, MO 2,680 pop · 25.2 mi Centralia, MO 4,615 pop · 27.8 mi St. Martins, MO 1,195 pop · 29.3 mi Moberly, MO 13,634 pop · 31.0 mi Slater, MO 2,144 pop · 31.7 mi
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