Rock Island, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,142 Population 1,011/sq mi density
$55,114 Median Income $22,901 per capita
$255,500 Home Value $442,599 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,114 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$255,500 home value, $1,094/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock Island, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,114
27% below
$22,901 per capita
Home Value
$255,500
9% below
Zillow: $442,599
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
69.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
73%
Home Value
91%
Rent
94%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock Island a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $55,114 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,901. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,424 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rock Island is $255,500 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $442,599. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

10.3% of adults in Rock Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rock Island has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Data Overview

People

Population1,142
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,011/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,114
Per Capita$22,901
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A
Home Value$255,500
Rent$1,094
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$442,599
Housing Units430
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation651 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+69.5%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Rock Island was founded in 1930.
The median home in Rock Island was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
18.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.