At a Glance
Home Value
$206,600
Zillow: $218,180
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
11.8% smoking rate
How Roland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roland a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roland is $206,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,180. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
41.7% of adults in Roland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roland has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population1,222
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$60,271
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$41,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
Home Value$206,600
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$218,180
Housing Units387
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,283/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation258 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Roland was built in 1992.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 1,081 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.