Rockwood, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Rockwood, Tennessee Summary

Life in Rockwood research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rockwood over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rockwood:

  • The population in Rockwood is 5,492.

  • The median home value in Rockwood is $98,800.

  • The median income in Rockwood is $37,456.

  • The cost of living in Rockwood is 78 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Rockwood is $641.

  • The unemployment rate in Rockwood is 9.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Rockwood is 21.0%.

Rockwood SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
3
Amenities
6
Education
4
Commute
7

Rockwood, TN Crime Report

298
Total Crimes
5,349.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
130.15%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Rockwood
/ 100k People
Tennessee
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 298 5,349.1 3,165.5 2,324.2
Violent Crime 41 736.0 672.7 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 9.6 6.3
Robbery 3 53.9 81.0 66.1
Aggravated Assault 34 610.3 543.2 268.2
Property Crime 257 4,613.2 2,492.8 1,954.4
Burglary 37 664.2 384.5 269.8
Larceny 198 3,554.1 1,802.0 1,401.9
Car Theft 22 394.9 306.4 282.7

Rockwood, TN Cost Of Living

78
Rockwood's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Rockwood Tennessee National Average
Overall 78 90 100
Services 91 93 100
Groceries 86 96 100
Health 94 88 100
Housing 45 82 100
Transportation 87 90 100
Utilities 95 93 100

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Rankings for Rockwood in Tennessee

Map Of Rockwood, TN

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Population over time in Rockwood

Year Population % Change
2021 5,446 0.5%
2020 5,419 0.1%
2019 5,415 -0.5%
2018 5,443 -0.4%
2017 5,466 -0.3%
2016 5,480 -0.8%
2015 5,526 -0.2%
2014 5,537 -0.5%
2013 5,565 -0.5%
2012 5,592 -

Race / Ethnicity in Rockwood

White
92.0% (5,055)
African American
0.3% (17)
American Indian
1.3% (70)
Asian
1.2% (67)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.7% (202)
Hispanic
1.5% (81)
Race Rockwood TN USA
White 92.0% 72.9% 59.4%
African American 0.3% 16.3% 12.2%
American Indian 1.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 1.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 2.7% 3.2%
Hispanic 1.5% 5.8% 18.4%

Gender in Rockwood

Female
53.0% (2,910)
Male
47.0% (2,582)
Gender Rockwood TN USA
Female 53.0% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 47.0% 49.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rockwood for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
8.0% (439)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (494)
High School / GED
42.0% (2,306)
Some College
23.0% (1,263)
Associate's Degree
4.0% (219)
Bachelor's Degree
5.0% (274)
Master's Degree
6.0% (329)
Professional Degree
1.0% (54)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (109)
Education Rockwood TN USA
< 9th Grade 8.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 42.0% 32.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 4.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 5.0% 18.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Rockwood, Tennessee

Less than $10,000
11.3% (62,150)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.9% (48,779)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.5% (90,625)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (45,312)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (80,721)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (102,510)
$75,000 to $99,999
6.4% (35,160)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.1% (38,874)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.0% (0)
$200,000 or more
8.2% (45,065)
Income Rockwood TN USA
Less than $10,000 11.3% 6.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.9% 4.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 16.5% 9.2% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 9.5% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 13.4% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.4% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.1% 14.3% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.0% 5.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 8.2% 6.0% 9.5%

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