At a Glance
Median Income
$64,141
$31,788 per capita
Home Value
$218,800
Zillow: $284,919
Median Rent
$846/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
325/100K
1,395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Rockwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockwell 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
Rockwell residents earn a median household income of $64,141 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,788. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,334 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockwell is $218,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,919. Median rent is $846/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Rockwell reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,395/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Rockwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockwell has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,688
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,453/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,141
Per Capita$31,788
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$7,886M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,800
Rent$846
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$284,919
Housing Units967
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent325/100K
Property1,395/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault186/100K
Burglary186/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation783 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed195 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockwell was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 195 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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