At a Glance
Median Income
$86,250
$33,737 per capita
Home Value
$91,900
Zillow: $129,647
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.7% smoking rate
How Rockbridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockbridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockbridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockbridge residents earn a median household income of $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,737. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockbridge is $91,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,647. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
10.3% of adults in Rockbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockbridge has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population115
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$33,737
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$431M
Avg Weekly Wage$809
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,900
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$129,647
Housing Units61
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,190/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation540 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockbridge was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.