At a Glance
Median Income
$62,143
$27,653 per capita
Home Value
$70,400
Zillow: $130,133
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
26.3%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.8% smoking rate
How Rocky Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocky's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocky 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
Rocky residents earn a median household income of $62,143 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,653. The unemployment rate stands at 26.3% (631% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 777 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky is $70,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,133. Median rent is $1,109/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
7.8% of adults in Rocky hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population242
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density1,152/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,143
Per Capita$27,653
Unemployment26.3%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,400
Rent$1,109
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$130,133
Housing Units88
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation1,648 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rocky was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Hobart Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
45.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.