Rockdale County, Georgia
Among the top 9% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
- top 5% for airport distance
- bottom 4% for commute time
Rockdale County is a county in Georgia with about 94,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, broadband access, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on cost of living and commute time.
Official websiterockdalecounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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68%55%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.7 in3.7 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$59kbetter than 7% of US counties
Home Value$222k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 10% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 22% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.75%better than 58% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.36%better than 34% of US counties
Unemployment6.0%better than 26% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.5 in77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.2 inbetter than 76% of US counties
Sunny Days202 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 29% of US counties
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.2better than 43% of US counties
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 65% of US counties
School Quality57.0better than 55% of US counties
Violent Crime552/100kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Crime541/100kbetter than 70% of US counties
Community
Population93,64180th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.028th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5791st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.915th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+413rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)27.1%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)56.6%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.5%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.1%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time35 minbetter than 4% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 46% of US counties
Airport Distance22 mibetter than 95% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.3%better than 80% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.69better than 79% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 66% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rockdale County an affordable place to live?
- Rockdale County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $59k, better than 7% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rockdale County?
- The median home value in Rockdale County is $222k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rockdale County?
- Median household income in Rockdale County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rockdale County?
- Median gross rent in Rockdale County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rockdale County safe?
- Rockdale County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 552/100k (better than 67%). Property crime is 541/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rockdale County?
- Rockdale County averages 80°F in July and 43°F in January, with 51.5 in of annual precipitation and about 202 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rockdale County?
- Public-school quality in Rockdale County is about average, scoring better than 55% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rockdale County?
- The average one-way commute in Rockdale County is 35 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)