At a Glance
Median Income
$99,500
$36,807 per capita
Home Value
$294,800
Zillow: $328,002
Median Rent
$841/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.9% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rock Creek residents earn a median household income of $99,500 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,807. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,401 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Creek is $294,800 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,002. Median rent is $841/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
18.2% of adults in Rock Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Creek has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,711
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,500
Per Capita$36,807
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$2,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$294,800
Rent$841
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$328,002
Housing Units634
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,872/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation933 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rock Creek was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.