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Rockaway Beach, MO

Missouri

Rockaway Beach is a small town in Missouri with a population of 682. Residents earn $56,563 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
682 Population 1,083/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $22,221 per capita
$130,000 Home Value $182,211 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $767/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,563
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,000
54% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.1%
17% lower than US avg
Median Rent $767
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
82% lower than US avg

How Rockaway Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population682
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,083/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$22,221
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.2%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$767
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$182,211
Housing Units464
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Uninsured11.6%
Smoking22.3%
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation771 ft (235 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.2%

Is Rockaway Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rockaway Beach receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rockaway Beach stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rockaway Beach is $56,563, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rockaway Beach is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Rockaway Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rockaway Beach has a population of 682 with a density of 1,083 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.1%), with 2.8% Hispanic, 5.6% Black.

Population

682
Total Population
1,083
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rockaway Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rockaway Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rockaway Beach is $56,563, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Rockaway Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,563
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,221

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
82% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.1 min
Drive Alone64.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Rockaway Beach is $130,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $767 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $182,211.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$182,211

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$130
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$767
34% below US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.2%
Housing Units464
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

In Rockaway Beach, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.6% of residents lack health insurance. 22.3% are current smokers. 27.2% report depression. 33.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rockaway Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes11.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure35.7%
Asthma11.4%
COPD9.7%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.3%
59% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity33.6%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress21.2%
Physical Distress16.7%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.0%
Uninsured11.6%
35% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits52.6%

Food & Exercise

Rockaway Beach has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Rockaway Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 86.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.1%
17% below US avg
High School+87.8%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,083/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.1 min
Drive Alone64.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

Nearby Cities

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