At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$40,375 per capita
Home Value
$68,300
Zillow: $120,141
Median Rent
$560/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
18.1% smoking rate
How Rocklake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocklake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocklake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rocklake residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,375. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocklake is $68,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,141. Median rent is $560/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
23.6% of adults in Rocklake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocklake has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density505/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$40,375
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,300
Rent$560
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$120,141
Housing Units81
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death6,909/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation1,545 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rocklake was built in 1972.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.