At a Glance
Median Income
$80,948
$39,596 per capita
Violent Crime
84/100K
547/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Rover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rover a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rover residents earn a median household income of $80,948 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,596. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Rover reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 547/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Rover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rover has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age65.0 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans74.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,948
Per Capita$39,596
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$798
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$125,425
Housing Units67
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property547/100K
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death10,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain54.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation401 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Broadband72.0%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rover was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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