At a Glance
Median Income
$51,417
$17,945 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $263,958
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.4% smoking rate
How Rockland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockland a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockland residents earn a median household income of $51,417 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,945. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockland is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,958. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
38.8% of adults in Rockland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockland has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,417
Per Capita$17,945
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$561M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A
Home Value$212,500
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$263,958
Housing Units64
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,932/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation4,667 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute15 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockland was built in 1973.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pocatello Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.372 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.