Rock Port is a small town of 1,274 in Missouri, with a median household income of $51,667
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rock Port stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rock Port is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rock Port 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: 88.7
Rock Port's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rock Port costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rock Port, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$668
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rock Port's violent crime rate is 159.9 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
159.9 /100k
Property Crime
239.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rock Port is served primarily by ROCK PORT R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rock Port, MO
National Avg
School District
ROCK PORT R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rock Port sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.4 inches of snow per year.
Rock Port's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rock Port roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,600 and median rent is $668/month.
Rock Port's violent crime rate is 159.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 239.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rock Port are operated by ROCK PORT R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 26.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rock Port, MO has a population of 1,274, a median household income of $51,667, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Rock Port averages 33.4°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches
with about 30.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rock Port, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64482.
The population of Rock Port, Missouri is 1,274 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rock Port: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $111,600, median household income $51,667, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rock Port side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
