At a Glance
Median Income
$70,833
$30,113 per capita
Home Value
$128,100
Zillow: $179,236
Violent Crime
41/100K
1,485/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
249 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 5.1% (42% 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 $179,236. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Rock reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,485/100K.
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 42°F (6°C).
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.
Data Overview
People
Population178
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,833
Per Capita$30,113
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,100
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$179,236
Housing Units95
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent41/100K
Property1,485/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain32.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband78.0%
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.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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