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Rolla, MO
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Rolla, MO
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 $42,518 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,580. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rolla is $177,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,091. Median rent is $790/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Rolla reports 532 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,974/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Rolla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rolla has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.