Rock Island, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sebastian County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
753 Population 62/sq mi density
$42,917 Median Income $24,760 per capita
$127,500 Home Value $196,326 Zillow
$757 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$42,917 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, $757/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock Island, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,917
43% below
$24,760 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
55% below
Zillow: $196,326
Median Rent
$757/mo
35% below
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Rock Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rock Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
45%
Rent
65%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock Island a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rock Island residents earn a median household income of $42,917 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,760. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rock Island is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,326. Median rent is $757/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

13.4% of adults in Rock Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rock Island has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population753
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,917
Per Capita$24,760
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent$757
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$196,326
Housing Units327
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation494 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute37 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Rock Island was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.