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Rockwood, IL

Illinois

Rockwood is a small town in Illinois with a population of 15. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
15 Population 71/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $28,200 per capita
$77,500 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $77,500
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Rockwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population15
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,200
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,328M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units10
Rent Burden32.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain46.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation491 ft (150 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute31 min
Broadband8.0%
Libraries2

Is Rockwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rockwood receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rockwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rockwood is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rockwood is $77,500, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Rockwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rockwood has a population of 15 with a density of 71 people per square mile. The median age is 62.5 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

15
Total Population
71
People / sq mi
62.5yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rockwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rockwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rockwood is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Rockwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,250
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,200
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$61,028

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)580
County GDP$1,328M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare63
Retail76
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,394
32% below US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rockwood is $77,500, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,500
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Housing Units10
Median Year Built1993

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,394
32% below US avg
Effective Rate3.09%
Rockwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.2 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.2 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall4.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation491 ft (150 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates37.8371°N, 89.6918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS29157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 63.4-point margin. 8.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.3%
D 17.9%

Winner: Republican by 63.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+76.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density71/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access8.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities63
Restaurants41
Retail Stores76

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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