Rolla
City in Phelps County, Missouri
Rolla is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, with 19,943 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,122 ft (342 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Doolittle, 7.1 miles W.
- 19,943residents (2020 Census)
- 1,122 ftelevation · 342 m
- 12.1 sq miland area · 31.4 km²
- 1,645 / sq mipopulation density
- 65409ZIP code
About Rolla
Rolla ( ROL-ə) is a city in and the county seat of Phelps County, Missouri, United States. Its population in the 2020 United States Census was 19,943. It is approximately midway between St. Louis and Springfield along I-44. Its micropolitan statistical area consists of all of Phelps County. Nearby is an inactive township (Rolla Township). The city is a Midwestern college town in the Ozark Mountains that is home to the Missouri University of Science and Technology, well known for its many engineering departments and computer science department. The headquarters of the Mark Twain National Forest is in Rolla. The city is also within the Ozark Highlands American Viticultural Area, with vineyards first established by Italian immigrants to the area.
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Living in Rolla
- Median household income
- $46,204
- Median home value
- $187,000
- Median rent
- $789/mo
- Median age
- 28.2
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Rolla had 19,943 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,943 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,645 per sq mi (635 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rolla at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Phelps County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,943 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.12 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9464° N, 91.7611° W |
| ZIP code | 65409 |
| Official website | rollacity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2962912 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rolla
- Doolittle7.1 mi W
- Newburg7.9 mi W
- St. James8.9 mi NE
- Edgar Springs17.8 mi S
- Dixon18.5 mi W
- Vienna19.6 mi NW
- Indian Lake20.0 mi NE
- Cuba21.1 mi NE
- Steelville22.2 mi E
- St. Robert23.0 mi W
- Belle23.5 mi N
- Fort Leonard Wood23.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Rolla
What county is Rolla in?
Rolla is in Phelps County, Missouri.
What is the population of Rolla, MO?
19,943 people lived in Rolla at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rolla, MO?
The ZIP code of Rolla is 65409.
What is the elevation of Rolla?
1,122 feet (342 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rolla?
Doolittle (7.1 mi), Newburg (7.9 mi), St. James (8.9 mi), Edgar Springs (17.8 mi), Dixon (18.5 mi).
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