Rock County , Minnesota

Population: 9,628 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $70,698 Home $201,600 Rent $745/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 9,628 residents, Rock County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Minnesota and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Rock County in the bottom 9% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.

$70,698
Median Income
household
$201,600
Home Value
median
$745/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $70,698
Per Capita Income $38,201
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Median Home Value $201,600
Median Gross Rent $745/mo
Owner Occupied 76.0%
Renter Occupied 24.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 9,628
Median Age 41.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 26.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

36.6%
Obesity
11.4%
Diabetes
16.0%
Smoking
33.2%
High Blood Pressure
24.5%
No Physical Activity
25.5%
Depression
30.6%
Insufficient Sleep
75.7%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Very Low

Overall risk score: 9.4  ·  9th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
36.16
🔥 Wildfire
7.54
❄️ Winter Storm
65.75
🌍 Earthquake
7.03
☀️ Drought
56.93

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