At a Glance
Median Income
$31,125
$23,292 per capita
Home Value
$48,000
Zillow: $201,577
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
59.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Rocksprings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocksprings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocksprings a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rocksprings residents earn a median household income of $31,125 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,292. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 161 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocksprings is $48,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,577. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
10.1% of adults in Rocksprings hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
59.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocksprings has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population721
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$31,125
Per Capita$23,292
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$241M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$48,000
Rent
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$201,577
Housing Units454
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,626/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain26.0 in/yr
Elevation2,379 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+59.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband42.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Rocksprings was founded in 1891.
The median home in Rocksprings was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Del Rio International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.