At a Glance
Median Income
$48,125
$20,571 per capita
Home Value
$189,100
Zillow: $225,689
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
42.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
17.1% smoking rate
How Rockvale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockvale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockvale residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,571. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,124 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockvale is $189,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,689. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 42.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
9.9% of adults in Rockvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockvale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Data Overview
People
Population743
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density362/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans15.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$20,571
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$2,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A
Home Value$189,100
Rent$1,066
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$225,689
Housing Units329
Rent Burden42.1%
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,802/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation5,484 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockvale was built in 1981.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.