At a Glance
Median Income
$49,063
$28,684 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
Zillow: $189,084
Median Rent
$624/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $49,063 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,684. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,862 business establishments, including 153 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockwood is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,084. Median rent is $624/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
12.3% of adults in Rockwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockwood has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population792
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density2,400/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,063
Per Capita$28,684
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$3,038M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$624
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$189,084
Housing Units408
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,869 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute24 min
Broadband69.5%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockwood was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 153 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.