Rock Island, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Colorado County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
371 Population 74/sq mi density
$38,409 Median Income $16,920 per capita
69°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$38,409 median income, 27.3% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock Island, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,409
49% below
$16,920 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
27.3%
658% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°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
51%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
758%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock Island a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rock Island residents earn a median household income of $38,409 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,920. The unemployment rate stands at 27.3% (658% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 643 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Education

10.6% of adults in Rock Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rock Island has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population371
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$38,409
Per Capita$16,920
Unemployment27.3%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$1,207M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$251,700
Housing Units266
Rent Burden25.1%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,859/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation228 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute85 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rock Island was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.