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Rockford, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Blount County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
750 Population 221/sq mi density
$66,786 Median Income $49,079 per capita
$247,700 Home Value $320,424 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
737 Violent Crime/100K 5,939 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,786 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$247,700 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
737 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Rockford (26)

Big Ridge
State Park
200 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big Ridge State Park
State Park
3,958 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and ha...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Mountain Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), RV Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Fishing, Freshwa...
Weather: The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes ecli...
Black Rock Mountain State Park
State Park
1,704 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cove Lake
State Park
701 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America. Explore 85 miles of trails and 14,000 acres of wilderness. Stand in 3 states at once. Explore a ca...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Caving, Guided Tours, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Park Film, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers at Cumberland Gap are hot and humid, with temperatures commonly in the mid to upper 90s. Winters are generally mild with rain and some periods of snow January through March. Temperatures usual...
Devils Fork State Park
State Park
578 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Loudon
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Frozen Head
State Park
41,926 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock ...
Weather: Elevations in the park range from approximately 875 feet (267 meters) to 6,643 feet (2,025 meters) and the topography can drastically affect local weather. Temperatures can vary by 10-20 degrees Fahre...
Hiwassee/Ocoee
State Park
100 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hiwassee/Ocoee
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indian Mountain
State Park
210 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moccasin Creek State Park
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Norris Dam
State Park
136 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Norris Dam State Park
State Park
2,687 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Camping, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Paddling, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwat...
Weather: The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes ecli...
Oconee State Park
State Park
1,086 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Panther Creek
State Park
939 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Panther Creek State Park
State Park
364 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pickett
State Park
1,048 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pine Mountain State Resort Park
State Park
779 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail
State Park
3,274 acres. Closed
Entrance: $0
Seven Islands
State Park
416 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wilderness Road State Park
State Park
394 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0