At a Glance
Median Income
$50,417
$25,559 per capita
Home Value
$123,900
Zillow: $250,868
Median Rent
$931/mo
37.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
26.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
17.0% 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
3.2 / 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 $50,417 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,559. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,250 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Creek is $123,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,868. Median rent is $931/month, with 37.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
12.4% of adults in Rock Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Creek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population830
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$25,559
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty26.0%
County GDP$4,396M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,900
Rent$931
Ownership48.9%
Zillow$250,868
Housing Units316
Rent Burden37.7%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,961/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation798 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Rock Creek was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.