Median Income
$58,850
22% lower than US avg
Home Value
$142,600
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$539
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.4%
16% lower than US avg
How Rockwell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population942
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,850
Per Capita$32,846
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$790M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,600
Rent$539
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$197,704
Health
Obesity40.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation1,114 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Libraries4
Is Rockwell a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rockwell receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rockwell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rockwell is $58,850, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rockwell is $142,600, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $539 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Rockwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Rockwell has a population of 942 with a density of 317 people per square mile. The median age is 47.3 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 2% Black.
Population
47.3yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
The median household income in Rockwell is $58,850, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,850 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $32,846 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,117 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 364 |
| County GDP | $790M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,431 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.41% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
The median home value in Rockwell is $142,600, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $539 (54% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $197,704.
Home Values
| Census Median | $142,600 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,704 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $539 |
| 54% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,431 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.41% |
In Rockwell, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Rockwell vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,806/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
Crime Rates: Rockwell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Rockwell has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,114 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9800°N, 93.1872°W |
| County FIPS | 19069 |