At a Glance
Median Income
$80,063
$42,894 per capita
Home Value
$156,900
Zillow: $196,110
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
19.6% smoking rate
How Rock Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rock Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock Creek 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 Creek residents earn a median household income of $80,063 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,894. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Creek is $156,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,110. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
6.4% of adults in Rock Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Creek has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,313
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,063
Per Capita$42,894
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,900
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$196,110
Housing Units674
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death18,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation558 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rock Creek was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.