Rock Creek is a small town of 721 in Ohio, with a median household income of $52,083
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rock Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rock Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rock Creek 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: 90.3
Rock Creek's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rock Creek costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rock Creek, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$884
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rock Creek's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents
— 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
89.5 /100k
Property Crime
698.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rock Creek is served primarily by Jefferson Area Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rock Creek, OH
National Avg
School District
Jefferson Area Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rock Creek sees average highs of 32.2°F in January
and 80.6°F in July,
with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 89.9 inches of snow per year.
Rock Creek's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rock Creek roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,300 and median rent is $884/month.
Rock Creek's violent crime rate is 89.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 698.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rock Creek are operated by Jefferson Area Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 7.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rock Creek, OH has a population of 721, a median household income of $52,083, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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 Creek averages 32.2°F in January and 80.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches
with about 89.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Rock Creek, Ohio is 721 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rock Creek: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $121,300, median household income $52,083, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rock Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
