At a Glance
Median Income
$39,107
$21,544 per capita
Violent Crime
504/100K
3,958/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Rocky Ford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocky Ford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocky Ford a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rocky Ford residents earn a median household income of $39,107 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,544. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Rocky Ford reports 504 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,958/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Rocky Ford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky Ford has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population309
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,107
Per Capita$21,544
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$214M
Avg Weekly Wage$890
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$171,798
Housing Units135
Rent Burden13.8%
Crime
F
Violent504/100K
Property3,958/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation124 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rocky Ford was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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