At a Glance
Median Income
$19,958
$19,896 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
15.6% smoking rate
How Rockingham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockingham a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockingham residents earn a median household income of $19,958 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,896. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Education
25.2% of adults in Rockingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockingham has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age68.8 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born22.2%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$19,958
Per Capita$19,896
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$508M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$150,449
Housing Units142
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death16,179/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation191 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Broadband42.4%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockingham was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
71.1% of the population has a disability.
22.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.