At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$31,674 per capita
Home Value
$69,200
Zillow: $109,534
Median Rent
$713/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.4% smoking rate
How Rolla Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rolla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rolla a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rolla residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,674. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rolla is $69,200 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,534. Median rent is $713/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
30.1% of adults in Rolla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rolla has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population545
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,473/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born22.9%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$31,674
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$219M
Avg Weekly Wage$835
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,200
Rent$713
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$109,534
Housing Units373
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain17.7 in/yr
Elevation3,327 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed23 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rolla was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
22.9% of residents are foreign-born.