Rockport, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,088 Population 1,258/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $29,046 per capita
$105,000 Home Value $216,997 Zillow
$628 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 home value, $628/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockport, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,333
42% below
$29,046 per capita
Home Value
$105,000
63% below
Zillow: $216,997
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
26.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Rockport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rockport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
37%
Rent
54%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockport residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,046. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,566 business establishments, including 202 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockport is $105,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,997. Median rent is $628/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

16.1% of adults in Rockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockport has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,088
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$29,046
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$6,151M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,000
Rent$628
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$216,997
Housing Units1,138
Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,962/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation390 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockport was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.