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Living in Rockdale

Rockdale is a city in the United States, with a population of 5,523 in July 2026. There were 9 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 4 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,115 per month, while the median home value was US$230,900 in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Rockdale?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 63.4%, and the vacancy rate was 14.8% in July 2026. 56.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Rockdale yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,115/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent56.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct14.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,383 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent980.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count64 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 741 people of 5,688 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$60,590 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Rockdale is 4.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Rockdale 4.4%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd60,590 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct56.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct85.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct12.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct19.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,850 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,181 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate4.35 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rockdale. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rockdale. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct85.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct20.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents9 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,797 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rockdale when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesRockdale highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Rockdale highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,797Rockdalerecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,797 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents264.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count20 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute31.59 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportRCK3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rockdale. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Rockdale.

Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Rockdale average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514076628274121845666701017678JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 28.57 · Feb 31.9 · Mar 32.5 · Apr 37.21 · May 38.89 · Jun 42.64 · Jul 43.58 · Aug 43.79 · Sep 42.27 · Oct 37.56 · Nov 31.29 · Dec 28.35 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center13Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -8.15 · Feb -8.35 · Mar -6.56 · Apr 0.99 · May 6.03 · Jun 16.14 · Jul 18.59 · Aug 18.84 · Sep 10.21 · Oct 0.94 · Nov -4.91 · Dec -6.16 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center13Official
Average temperature by monthJan 9.31 · Feb 11.43 · Mar 15.86 · Apr 20 · May 24.27 · Jun 28.14 · Jul 29.31 · Aug 30.13 · Sep 26.45 · Oct 21.08 · Nov 15.2 · Dec 10.53 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 76.2 · Feb 61.98 · Mar 81.79 · Apr 73.66 · May 120.6 · Jun 83.82 · Jul 56.13 · Aug 66.04 · Sep 70.1 · Oct 100.8 · Nov 76.45 · Dec 77.98 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00419001 (THORNDALE)16Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M323.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.99 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm537.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul31.39 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature22.16 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan11.83 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Ashland City5,689 residentsMayflower Village5,687 residentsBeardstown5,691 residentsKeyes5,691 residentsUnion Beach5,691 residentsSlaton5,684 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Rockdale residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport87%Foreign residents13%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share9.34 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents741 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density512.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population5,688 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population5,716 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Rockdale a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 37–57%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on work · range 40–62%
Family63%strong on family, weak on cost · range 53–73%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 37–61%
Foreign residents741 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population5,688 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent56.68 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent980.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,383 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,850 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd230,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes63.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour60.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad13.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct4.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct9.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct67.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct20.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct19.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct93.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,506 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct11.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct74.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Rockdale?

The median gross salary is 3,181 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Rockdale?

The unemployment rate is 4.35 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Rockdale?

Police recorded 1,797 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Rockdale?

The published population is 5,688 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Rockdale?

741 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Rockdale a good place to live?

Rockdale may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00419001 (THORNDALE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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