Median Income $76,786

2% higher than US avg

Home Value $55,000

80% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 11.3%

66% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.6%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Rock Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population123

Median Age29.8 yrs

Density308/mi²

Male / Female42% / 58%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Veterans87.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$76,786

Per Capita$22,983

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$41,525M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$55,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units31

Health

Obesity39.6%

Uninsured10.7%

Smoking14.2%

Depression23.8%

Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain34.9 in/yr

Sunny Days317/yr

Elevation1,176 ft (358 m)

Education

Bachelor's+11.3%

High School+92.5%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%

Commute26 min

Broadband36.0%

Libraries20

Is Rock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rock receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Rock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rock is $76,786, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rock is $55,000, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Rock enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Rock has a population of 123 with a density of 308 people per square mile. The median age is 29.8 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.6%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

123

Total Population

308

People / sq mi

29.8yrs

Median Age

23% below US avg

0.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.3%

Female 57.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Rock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rock is $76,786, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Rock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$76,786
	2% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$22,983
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,166
IRS Avg AGI	$76,783

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	14,427
County GDP	$41,525M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,236
Healthcare	1,737
Retail	1,624
Manufacturing	494

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,510
	57% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	10.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	25.8 min
Drive Alone	80.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	11.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Rock is $55,000, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$55,000
	80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	75.0%
Housing Units	31
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,510
	57% above US avg
Effective Rate	10.02%

In Rock, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.7% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 23.8% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rock vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.6%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart Disease	4.0%
High Blood Pressure	27.5%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	5.6%
Cancer	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.2%
	1% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.0%
Physical Inactivity	25.1%
Depression	23.8%
Mental Distress	19.0%
Physical Distress	12.4%
Short Sleep	36.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.9%
Uninsured	10.7%
	24% above US avg
Checkup Rate	71.2%
Dental Visits	62.0%
Premature Death	10,292/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.5/10
Exercise Access	84.1%
Healthcare Facilities	1,737

Rock has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.9 inches. The area enjoys 317 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	58.2°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	35°F (1°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	317 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	34.9 inches
	8% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,176 ft (358 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	308/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4418°N, 97.0071°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20173

It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.8-point margin. 36.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.1%

D 42.3%

Winner: Republican by 13.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	11.3%
	66% below US avg
High School+	92.5%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.80

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2	Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density	308/sq mi
Total Area	0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	36.0%
Public Libraries	20
Healthcare Facilities	1,737
Restaurants	1,236
Retail Stores	1,624

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	65

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	25.8 min
Drive Alone	80.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	11.5%

Rock, KS

How Rock Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Rock a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Rock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Rock vs U.S. Average

Income: Rock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Rock vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities