Rockport, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Ohio County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
207 Population 296/sq mi density
$44,063 Median Income $23,704 per capita
$96,700 Home Value $127,733 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$44,063 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, $755/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockport, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,063
41% below
$23,704 per capita
Home Value
$96,700
66% below
Zillow: $127,733
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
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
59%
Home Value
34%
Rent
65%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockport 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

Rockport residents earn a median household income of $44,063 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,704. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockport is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,733. Median rent is $755/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

6.5% of adults in Rockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 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 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population207
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$44,063
Per Capita$23,704
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$1,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$854

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent$755
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$127,733
Housing Units103
Rent Burden31.5%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation401 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockport was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.