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Rockwood, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Perry County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
15 Population 71/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $28,200 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
154 Violent Crime/100K 891 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockwood, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$28,200 per capita
Violent Crime
154/100K
59% below
891/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Rockwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rockwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockwood residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,200. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 580 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Rockwood reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 891/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Rockwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population15
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density71/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$28,200
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$112,761
Housing Units10
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property891/100K

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,592/100K

Climate

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

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband8.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockwood was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.