At a Glance
Median Income
$43,333
$29,046 per capita
Home Value
$105,000
Zillow: $203,605
Median Rent
$628/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
629/100K
2,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $203,605. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rockport reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,662/100K.
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 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,088
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$29,046
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$6,151M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,000
Rent$628
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$203,605
Housing Units1,138
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent629/100K
Property2,662/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,962/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 202 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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