Rock County, Minnesota
Among the top 3% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
- top 2% for amenities nearby
- top 11% for commute time
- bottom 12% for income tax
Rock County is a county in Minnesota with about 9,659 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and B for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, commute time, and violent crime. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.rock.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.9 in0.8 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$75k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US counties
Home Value$189k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$788better than 57% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.70%better than 63% of US counties
Income Tax7.36%better than 12% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.78%better than 18% of US counties
Unemployment2.8%better than 85% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)17°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.5 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall38.4 inbetter than 21% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 48% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 64% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk9.4better than 88% of US counties
School Quality66.2better than 70% of US counties
Violent Crime178/100kbetter than 89% of US counties
Property Crime288/100kbetter than 84% of US counties
Community
Population9,65922nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1011th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9515th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3951st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.7%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.4%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 89% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 54% of US counties
Airport Distance165 mibetter than 21% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.1%better than 79% of US counties
Amenities Nearby34.17better than 98% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 67% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rock County an affordable place to live?
- Rock County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rock County?
- The median home value in Rock County is $189k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rock County?
- Median household income in Rock County is $75k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rock County?
- Median gross rent in Rock County is $788 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rock County safe?
- Rock County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 178/100k (better than 89%). Property crime is 288/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rock County?
- Rock County averages 73°F in July and 17°F in January, with 29.5 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rock County?
- Public-school quality in Rock County is above average, scoring better than 70% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rock County?
- The average one-way commute in Rock County is 18 min.
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Data sources
- 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)