Rochelle is a small town of 992 in Georgia, with a median household income of $27,404
and a 8.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rochelle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rochelle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rochelle 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: 84.3
Rochelle's overall cost of living index is 84.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rochelle costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rochelle, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$444
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$27,404
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rochelle's violent crime rate is 115.8 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
115.8 /100k
Property Crime
567.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rochelle is served primarily by Wilcox County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rochelle, GA
National Avg
School District
Wilcox County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rochelle sees average highs of 59.1°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Rochelle's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rochelle roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,700 and median rent is $444/month.
Rochelle's violent crime rate is 115.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 567.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rochelle are operated by Wilcox County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rochelle, GA has a population of 992, a median household income of $27,404, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%.
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.
Rochelle averages 59.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rochelle, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31079.
The population of Rochelle, Georgia is 992 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rochelle: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $66,700, median household income $27,404, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rochelle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.