At a Glance
Median Income
$53,854
$25,769 per capita
Home Value
$186,600
Zillow: $250,380
Median Rent
$939/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
697/100K
9,113/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Rockmart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockmart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockmart a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockmart residents earn a median household income of $53,854 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,769. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,448 business establishments, including 196 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockmart is $186,600 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,380. Median rent is $939/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Rockmart reports 697 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,113/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Rockmart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockmart has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population5,142
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,854
Per Capita$25,769
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$5,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,600
Rent$939
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$250,380
Housing Units2,165
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent697/100K
Property9,113/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault409/100K
Burglary1,924/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation831 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockmart was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 196 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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