At a Glance
Median Income
$70,625
$39,622 per capita
Home Value
$270,300
Zillow: $416,957
Median Rent
$867/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
12.9% smoking rate
How Rockford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockford residents earn a median household income of $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,622. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockford is $270,300 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,957. Median rent is $867/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
22.4% of adults in Rockford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockford has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population407
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$39,622
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,300
Rent$867
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$416,957
Housing Units228
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain28.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,445 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Rockford was founded in 1878.
The median home in Rockford was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.