Median Income $70,833

6% lower than US avg

Home Value $128,100

55% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 12.4%

63% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.3%

26% higher than US avg

Unemployment 5.1%

42% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.0%

60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population178

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density198/mi²

Male / Female61% / 39%

Largest GroupWhite 94%

Veterans3.6%

Economy

Median Income$70,833

Per Capita$30,113

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty5.0%

County GDP$1,762M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$128,100

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$179,236

Housing Units95

Health

Obesity40.3%

Uninsured7.4%

Smoking18.1%

Depression30.4%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain32.7 in/yr

Sunny Days249/yr

Elevation962 ft (293 m)

Education

Bachelor's+12.4%

High School+93.0%

Graduate+4.6%

School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%

Commute26 min

Broadband78.0%

Libraries3

Is Rock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rock receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, 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 $70,833, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.0% 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 $128,100, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Rock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Rock has a population of 178 with a density of 198 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).

Population

178

Total Population

198

People / sq mi

42.0yrs

Median Age

8% above US avg

0.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.7%

Female 39.3%

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 $70,833, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% 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	$70,833
	6% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$30,113
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,099
IRS Avg AGI	$63,049

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.1%
	42% above US avg
Poverty Rate	5.0%
	60% below US avg
Establishments (County)	834
County GDP	$1,762M

Business (County)

Restaurants	80
Healthcare	91
Retail	139
Manufacturing	39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$5,228
	49% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	4.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.4 min
Drive Alone	90.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rock is $128,100, 55% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $179,236.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$128,100
	55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$179,236

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	83.3%
Housing Units	95
Median Year Built	1960

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$5,228
	49% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.08%

In Rock, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.4% of residents lack health insurance. 18.1% are current smokers. 30.4% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.3%
	26% above US avg
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	32.3%
Asthma	11.8%
COPD	8.0%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.1%
	29% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.7%
Physical Inactivity	24.3%
Depression	30.4%
Mental Distress	20.7%
Physical Distress	14.3%
Short Sleep	32.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	7.4%
	14% below US avg
Checkup Rate	76.0%
Dental Visits	64.0%
Premature Death	8,876/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.6/10
Exercise Access	65.3%
Healthcare Facilities	91

Rock has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.7 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	42.0°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	32.7 inches
	14% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	962 ft (293 m)
Area	0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density	198/sq mi
Coordinates	46.0686°N, 87.1617°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County FIPS	26043

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.3-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%

D 31.1%

Winner: Republican by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	12.4%
	63% below US avg
High School+	93.0%
Graduate Degree+	4.6%
School Test Score	5.23

D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	198/sq mi
Total Area	0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	78.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	91
Restaurants	80
Retail Stores	139

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.4 min
Drive Alone	90.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Rock, MI

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