Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Rock Creek is a small town in Ohio with a population of 830. Residents earn $50,417 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rock Creek receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rock Creek offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rock Creek is $50,417, 33% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 26.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Rock Creek is $123,900, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Rock Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 89.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,417 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,559 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $907 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,518 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.0% |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,250 |
| County GDP | $4,396M |
| Restaurants | 245 |
| Healthcare | 186 |
| Retail | 297 |
| Manufacturing | 150 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,978 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |
| Census Median | $123,900 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $233,455 |
| Census Median Rent | $931 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.7% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,978 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% |
| Depression | 29.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,961/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 186 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 89.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 798 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6604°N, 80.8545°W |
| County FIPS | 39007 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.4% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 186 |
| Restaurants | 245 |
| Retail Stores | 297 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.8% |