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Rolla, KS
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Rolla, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Rolla a Good Place to Live?
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 1.9% (47% 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 $102,068. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rolla reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 275/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.