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Rockland, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Monroe County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
698 Population 1,042/sq mi density
$75,625 Median Income $28,849 per capita
$213,600 Home Value $290,457 Zillow
$1,133 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,625 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,600 home value, $1,133/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockland, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,625
1% above
$28,849 per capita
Home Value
$213,600
24% below
Zillow: $290,457
Median Rent
$1,133/mo
3% below
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
738/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
101%
Home Value
76%
Rent
97%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockland a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $75,625 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,849. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,335 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockland is $213,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,457. Median rent is $1,133/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Rockland reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 738/100K.

Education

18.3% of adults in Rockland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population698
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density1,042/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,625
Per Capita$28,849
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$3,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,600
Rent$1,133
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$290,457
Housing Units247
Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property738/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,458/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation751 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockland was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.