Rockholds, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Whitley County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
192 Population 161/sq mi density
$28,158 Median Income $21,053 per capita
$55,900 Home Value $127,628 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$28,158 median income, 17.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockholds, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,158
63% below
$21,053 per capita
Home Value
$55,900
80% below
Zillow: $127,628
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
41.2% high school+
Unemployment
17.7%
392% above
48.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Rockholds Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rockholds's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
37%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
394%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
492%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockholds a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockholds residents earn a median household income of $28,158 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,053. The unemployment rate stands at 17.7% (392% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockholds is $55,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,628. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

5.9% of adults in Rockholds hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 41.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockholds has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population192
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female22% / 78%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$28,158
Per Capita$21,053
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty48.8%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,900
Rent
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$127,628
Housing Units136
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,850/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation1,102 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+41.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Broadband58.8%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockholds was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.