Indiana
Rockford is a small town in Indiana with a population of 761. Residents earn $236,339 per year, which is 214% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rockford receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Rockford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Rockford is $236,339, which is significantly higher than the national average — 214% above $75,149. This places Rockford among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rockford is $273,200, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Rockford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 8.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $236,339 |
| 214% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,985 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $943 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,700 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 472 |
| County GDP | $960M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 93 |
| Retail | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,165 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.79% |
| Commute Time | 12.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $273,200 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,165 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.79% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,252/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9856°N, 85.8828°W |
| County FIPS | 18079 |
Winner: Republican by 58.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 62 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 12.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |