At a Glance
Home Value
$78,000
Zillow: $205,047
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
17.7% smoking rate
How Rockfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockfield a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockfield is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,047. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
16.8% of adults in Rockfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population192
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$35,353
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$952M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
Home Value$78,000
Rent
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$205,047
Housing Units77
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation700 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockfield was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.