At a Glance
Median Income
$62,750
$58,429 per capita
Home Value
$128,300
Zillow: $176,912
Median Rent
$1,558/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
9.6% smoking rate
How Rock River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rock River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock River a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rock River residents earn a median household income of $62,750 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,429. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,666 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock River is $128,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,912. Median rent is $1,558/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
43.9% of adults in Rock River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock River has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population254
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$58,429
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$2,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$1,558
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$176,912
Housing Units148
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation6,843 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rock River was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Laramie Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.