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Rockmart is a small town of 5,113 in Georgia, with a median household income of $49,438
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rockmart stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rockmart is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rockmart 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: 94.4
Rockmart's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rockmart costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rockmart, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$182,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$835
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Rockmart's violent crime rate is 303.4 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
303.4 /100k
Property Crime
2180.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rockmart is served primarily by Polk County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rockmart, GA
National Avg
School District
Polk County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rockmart sees average highs of 53.3°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Rockmart's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rockmart roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $182,600 and median rent is $835/month.
Rockmart's violent crime rate is 303.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2180.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rockmart are operated by Polk County.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rockmart, GA has a population of 5,113, a median household income of $49,438, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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.
Rockmart averages 53.3°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rockmart, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30153.
The population of Rockmart, Georgia is 5,113 with a median age of 40.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rockmart: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $182,600, median household income $49,438, crime index 89 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rockmart side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
