At a Glance
Median Income
$24,375
$19,811 per capita
Home Value
$58,800
Zillow: $103,192
Median Rent
$740/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
64.2% high school+
Unemployment
24.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
17.9% smoking rate
How Rondo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rondo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rondo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rondo residents earn a median household income of $24,375 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,811. The unemployment rate stands at 24.0% (567% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rondo is $58,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,192. Median rent is $740/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
6.3% of adults in Rondo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
64.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rondo has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population103
Median Age67.1 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,375
Per Capita$19,811
Unemployment24.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$245M
Avg Weekly Wage$846
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,800
Rent$740
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$103,192
Housing Units91
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death18,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation214 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+64.2%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score2.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Broadband65.1%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rondo was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.563 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.