Living in Rockville, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockville · Census data 2020–2024
Rockville has 153 residents with a median age of 61.3. The median household income is $35,625 (50% lower than the Missouri median), the median rent is $817/month.
Rockville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rockville at a glance
- Population
- 153
- Median age
- 61.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $35,625State: $70,702
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rockville a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 30%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Rockville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockville the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Rockville median household income
The median household income in Rockville is $35,625 and the income per person is $24,326. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Rockville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 138
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 46.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.07
46.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rockville has many vacation and second homes.
Rockville demographics
- Population
- 153
- Median age
- 61.3
- Under 18
- 5.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 74
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 31.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockville ›
Education in Rockville
20.4% of adults 25 and older in Rockville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockville
- Unemployment rate
- 30%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77%
Rockville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville | 153 | $35,625 | — | $817 |
| Schell City | 224 | $46,250 | $57,500 | $569 |
| Appleton City | 1,221 | $49,036 | $98,200 | $557 |
| Montrose | 425 | $61,375 | $92,500 | $905 |
| El Dorado Springs | 3,586 | $32,128 | $103,900 | $775 |
| Walker | 359 | $40,417 | — | $663 |
| Rich Hill | 1,453 | $47,167 | $75,600 | $900 |
| Roscoe | 101 | $43,611 | $71,300 | — |
| Butler | 4,668 | $42,151 | $145,400 | $893 |
More for people moving to Rockville
Rockville ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Rockville: FAQ
What is the median household income in Rockville, MO?
The median household income in Rockville is $35,625, 50% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Rockville?
The median gross rent in Rockville is $817 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Rockville, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 30%.
What is the median age in Rockville?
The median age in Rockville is 61.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Rockville?
The average commute to work in Rockville is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockville?
The unemployment rate in Rockville is 30% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockville?
20.4% of adults in Rockville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: