What are the schools like in Rockford, AL?

Rockford is served primarily by Coosa County. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Rockford?

The median household income in Rockford, AL is $36,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.7%.

What is the weather like in Rockford, AL?

Rockford has an average high temperature of 54.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Rockford, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rockford, AL affordable or expensive?

Rockford's cost of living index is 81, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rockford is 19% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $91,100 and the median rent is $342 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rockford, AL?

Rockford has a violent crime rate of 309.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 975.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rockford, AL a Good Place to Live?

Rockford is a small town of 845 in Alabama, with a median household income of $36,250 and a 10.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is 19% below the national average.

Strengths: Rockford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rockford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rockford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 81.3

Rockford's overall cost of living index is 81.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rockford costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rockford, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$91,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$342	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$36,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Rockford's violent crime rate is 309.5 per 100,000 residents — 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

309.5 /100k

Property Crime

975.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Rockford is served primarily by Coosa County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rockford, AL	National Avg
School District	Coosa County	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rockford sees average highs of 54.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 60.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rockford, AL
Average High — January	54.6°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	60.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Rockford, AL	National Avg
Population	845	—
Median Age	50.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	36.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hissop, AL 5 mi Nixburg, AL 7 mi Hanover, AL 7 mi Ray, AL 10 mi Equality, AL 10 mi

Rockford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rockford, AL affordable or expensive?

Rockford's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rockford roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $91,100 and median rent is $342/month.

What is the crime rate in Rockford, AL?

Rockford's violent crime rate is 309.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 975.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rockford?

Public schools in Rockford are operated by Coosa County. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rockford, AL a good place to live?

Rockford, AL has a population of 845, a median household income of $36,250, and an unemployment rate of 10.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rockford?

Rockford averages 54.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.2 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rockford?

The population of Rockford, Alabama is 845 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rockford?

Key numbers for living in Rockford: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $91,100, median household income $36,250, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rockford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.