At a Glance
Median Income
$19,583
$21,426 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
Zillow: $144,898
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
19.5% smoking rate
How Rock Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rock Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock Mills 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 Mills residents earn a median household income of $19,583 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,426. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 176 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Mills is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,898. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
26.5% of adults in Rock Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Mills has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population437
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$19,583
Per Capita$21,426
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$1,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,188
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$144,898
Housing Units279
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,528/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation817 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Rock Mills was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.