Rock, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Dickinson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
178 Population 198/sq mi density
$70,833 Median Income $30,113 per capita
$128,100 Home Value $188,126 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$70,833 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,833
6% below
$30,113 per capita
Home Value
$128,100
55% below
Zillow: $188,126
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
63% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
45%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rock residents earn a median household income of $70,833 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,113. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 834 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rock is $128,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,126. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

12.4% of adults in Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rock has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population178
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,833
Per Capita$30,113
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,100
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$188,126
Housing Units95
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation962 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rock was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.