At a Glance
Median Income
$45,156
$19,045 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
Zillow: $129,205
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
19.0% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockland residents earn a median household income of $45,156 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,045. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockland is $58,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,205. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
6.7% of adults in Rockland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockland has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population250
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans22.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,156
Per Capita$19,045
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$685
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$129,205
Housing Units134
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,371/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
Elevation1,178 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockland was built in 1938.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.