At a Glance
Median Income
$84,779
$45,365 per capita
Home Value
$173,100
Zillow: $252,106
Median Rent
$983/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roland residents earn a median household income of $84,779 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,365. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,066 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roland is $173,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,106. Median rent is $983/month, with 29.1% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Roland reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 845/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Roland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,458
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,246/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,779
Per Capita$45,365
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,100
Rent$983
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$252,106
Housing Units678
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent29/100K
Property845/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,025 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Roland was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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