What are the schools like in Rock Falls, WI?

School district data for Rock Falls is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Rock Falls?

The median household income in Rock Falls, WI is $64,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Rock Falls, WI?

Rock Falls has an average high temperature of 24.5°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 54.0 inches.

Rock Falls, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rock Falls, WI affordable or expensive?

Rock Falls's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rock Falls is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $146,300 and the median rent is $975 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rock Falls, WI?

Rock Falls has a violent crime rate of 57.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 504.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rock Falls, WI a Good Place to Live?

Rock Falls is a small town of 189 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $64,250 . Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rock Falls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rock Falls 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: 92.8

Rock Falls's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rock Falls costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rock Falls, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$146,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$975	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rock Falls's violent crime rate is 57.3 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

57.3 /100k

Property Crime

504.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rock Falls, WI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rock Falls sees average highs of 24.5°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation and 54.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rock Falls, WI
Average High — January	24.5°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	32.8"
Annual Snowfall	54.0"

Demographics

Metric	Rock Falls, WI	National Avg
Population	189	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mondovi, WI 10 mi Elk Mound, WI 11 mi Downsville, WI 12 mi Eau Claire, WI 12 mi Altoona, WI 14 mi

Rock Falls vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rock Falls, WI affordable or expensive?

Rock Falls's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rock Falls roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $146,300 and median rent is $975/month.

What is the crime rate in Rock Falls, WI?

Rock Falls's violent crime rate is 57.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 504.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rock Falls?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Rock Falls, WI a good place to live?

Rock Falls, WI has a population of 189, a median household income of $64,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Rock Falls?

Rock Falls averages 24.5°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.8 inches with about 54.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rock Falls?

The population of Rock Falls, Wisconsin is 189 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rock Falls?

Key numbers for living in Rock Falls: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $146,300, median household income $64,250, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rock Falls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.