Rocky Ford, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Delaware County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
220 Population 32/sq mi density
$80,833 Median Income $28,698 per capita
$146,200 Home Value $200,929 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$80,833 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rocky Ford, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,833
8% above
$28,698 per capita
Home Value
$146,200
48% below
Zillow: $200,929
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
108%
Home Value
52%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rocky Ford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rocky Ford residents earn a median household income of $80,833 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,698. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rocky Ford is $146,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,929. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

20.9% of adults in Rocky Ford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Ford has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population220
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,833
Per Capita$28,698
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,200
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$200,929
Housing Units95
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,171/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation1,009 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Rocky Ford was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.