At a Glance
Median Income
$48,125
$31,114 per capita
Home Value
$97,800
Zillow: $236,604
Median Rent
$657/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
24.3% smoking rate
How Rockville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockville residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,114. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 326 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockville is $97,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,604. Median rent is $657/month, with 36.6% 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 1959.
Education
12.6% of adults in Rockville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,551
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,712/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$31,114
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty21.5%
County GDP$534M
Avg Weekly Wage$817
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,800
Rent$657
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$236,604
Housing Units1,154
Rent Burden36.6%
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death7,682/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation692 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Rockville was founded in 1824.
The median home in Rockville was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.