Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Rock Creek is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,711. Residents earn $99,500 per year, which is 32% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rock Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rock Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Rock Creek is $99,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Rock Creek among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Rock Creek is $294,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $841 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rock Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 52.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $99,500 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,807 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,112 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,076 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,401 |
| County GDP | $2,242M |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Healthcare | 155 |
| Retail | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 96 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,004 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.70% |
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Census Median | $294,800 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $308,843 |
| Census Median Rent | $841 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,004 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.70% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 933 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 43.0 sq mi (111.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7647°N, 92.9035°W |
| County FIPS | 27025 |
Winner: Republican by 31.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Total Area | 43.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 155 |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Retail Stores | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 31.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |