At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$27,446 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
Zillow: $228,288
Median Rent
$845/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
13.8% smoking rate
How Rock City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rock City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rock City residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,446. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock City is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,288. Median rent is $845/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
12.9% of adults in Rock City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population378
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density2,700/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$27,446
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$2,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$845
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$228,288
Housing Units127
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,373/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation905 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Rock City was founded in 1859.
The median home in Rock City was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.