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Rock Springs, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sauk County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
310 Population 238/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $29,893 per capita
$161,200 Home Value $298,867 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
83 Violent Crime/100K 1,698 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,200 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
83 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock Springs, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$29,893 per capita
Home Value
$161,200
43% below
Zillow: $298,867
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
78% below
1,698/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
261 sunny days/yr

How Rock Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
101%
Home Value
57%
Rent
73%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock Springs 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 Springs residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,893. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,219 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rock Springs is $161,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,867. Median rent is $850/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Rock Springs reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,698/100K.

Education

10.0% of adults in Rock Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rock Springs has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population310
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$29,893
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$5,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,200
Rent$850
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$298,867
Housing Units148
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent83/100K
Property1,698/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,554/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation877 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Rock Springs was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.