Rock County, Wisconsin
Among the top 7% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 7% for walkability
- bottom 6% for property tax rate
Rock County is a county in Wisconsin with about 164,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.rock.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.7 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 55% of US counties
Home Value$193k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$981better than 25% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 33% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.81%better than 6% of US counties
Income Tax7.44%better than 12% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.28%better than 10% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 68% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.6 in37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.1 inbetter than 23% of US counties
Sunny Days197 daysbetter than 14% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 66% of US counties
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk86.4better than 13% of US counties
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 30% of US counties
School Quality65.0better than 68% of US counties
Violent Crime936/100kbetter than 39% of US counties
Property Crime1499/100kbetter than 25% of US counties
Community
Population163,81787th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3053rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9943rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1112th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)81.0%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.6%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.5%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 58% of US counties
Walkability10.2/20better than 93% of US counties
Airport Distance63 mibetter than 72% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.5%better than 76% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.14better than 77% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rock County an affordable place to live?
- Rock County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 55% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rock County?
- The median home value in Rock County is $193k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rock County?
- Median household income in Rock County is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rock County?
- Median gross rent in Rock County is $981 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rock County safe?
- Rock County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 936/100k (better than 39%). Property crime is 1499/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rock County?
- Rock County averages 73°F in July and 21°F in January, with 37.6 in of annual precipitation and about 197 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rock County?
- Public-school quality in Rock County is above average, scoring better than 68% 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 23 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)