Rochester, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Butler County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
197 Population 419/sq mi density
$850 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rochester, KY

At a Glance

Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Rochester Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rochester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent
73%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

18.2% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rochester has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population197
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,228
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$409M
Avg Weekly Wage$893

Housing

Home Value
Rent$850
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$145,747
Housing Units95
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,443/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation430 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute46 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rochester was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.