Rockland, Wisconsin
Among the top 8% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 17% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 33% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US places
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 12% for broadband access
- bottom 11% for annual snowfall
Limited data for Rockland — the figures below are what we have. See La Crosse County for a fuller picture.
Rockland is a small community in Wisconsin with about 669 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, broadband access, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on income tax and annual snowfall.
- The median home value in Rockland is $204k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Rockland is $71k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Rockland is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Rockland has a violent crime rate of 795/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Rockland is 30 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.2 in
humid 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$71k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 51% of US places
Home Value$204k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 41% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$177better than 59% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.34%better than 32% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.32%better than 24% of US places
Unemployment6.8%better than 26% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)18°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.6 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall54.5 inbetter than 11% of US places
Sunny Days216 daysbetter than 32% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 59% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk81.3better than 24% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 44% of US places
School Quality60.0better than 53% of US places
Violent Crime795/100kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Crime1947/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Community
Population66942nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.314th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3872nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8827th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1418th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.6%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)13.8%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.2%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 27% of US places
Walkability7.2/20better than 63% of US places
Airport Distance132 mibetter than 23% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.7%better than 88% of US places
Amenities Nearby284.01better than 75% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% of US places
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)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rockland an affordable place to live?
- Rockland is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 51% of comparable areas. Median rent is $1k.
- Is Rockland safe?
- Rockland is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 795/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1947/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rockland?
- Rockland averages 73°F in July and 18°F in January, with 35.6 in of annual precipitation and about 216 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rockland?
- Public-school quality in Rockland is about average, scoring better than 53% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rockland?
- The average one-way commute in Rockland is 30 min.