At a Glance
Median Income
$52,841
$28,810 per capita
Home Value
$121,500
Zillow: $120,141
Median Rent
$695/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
274 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rolla residents earn a median household income of $52,841 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,810. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 287 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rolla is $121,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,141. Median rent is $695/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Rolla reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 963/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Rolla hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rolla has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,164
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density797/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,841
Per Capita$28,810
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$595M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,500
Rent$695
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$120,141
Housing Units446
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property963/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary148/100K
Health
Obesity46.7%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death22,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,798 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute10 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Rolla was founded in 1888.
The median home in Rolla was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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