At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$17,228 per capita
Median Rent
$725/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
787/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
328 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rochester a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rochester residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,228. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 197 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Rochester reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 787/100K.
Education
6.6% of adults in Rochester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochester has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population260
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$17,228
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$427M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$725
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$79,015
Housing Units134
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property787/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,595/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain27.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,596 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+71.7%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rochester was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.558 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
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