Rock County, WI

County in Wisconsin, Midwest · ranked on 44 metrics

Rank among US counties

Rock County, WI is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 167,279 (425th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (628th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (746th of 3,094), Median Household Income (796th of 3,093). It ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,434th of 2,916), Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 2,034th of 3,092).

Population
167.3K
425th highest of 3,094
Density
233.0
521st highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
2.15%
1,313th highest of 3,094
Area
718
1,233rd highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Wisconsin

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Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)9.26%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    628th of 3,094
  2. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)17.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 581st of 2,916
  3. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)90.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    746th of 3,094
  4. Median Household Income$75,673
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    796th of 3,093
  5. Cooling Degree Days per Year684
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 858th of 3,050
  6. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 977th of 2,916
  7. Adults Who Smoke (%)14.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 983rd of 2,916
  8. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)25.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,096th of 3,094
  9. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)18.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,045th of 2,916
  10. Median Income$75,673
    Poorest Counties
    796th of 2,000

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Obesity (%)41.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,434th of 2,916
  2. Heating Degree Days per Year6,923
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,419th of 3,050
  3. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$1,037
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,213th of 3,090
  4. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)18.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,949th of 2,916
  5. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$231,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,034th of 3,092
  6. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)28.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,842nd of 2,916
  7. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)74.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,757th of 2,916
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)38.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,722nd of 3,094
  9. Adults with Depression (%)24.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,486th of 2,916
  10. Average Commute (Minutes)23.8
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,477th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (59), weakest Health (50). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Lehigh County, PA88% similar
    Compared on 12 of 17
  2. Racine County, WI88% similar
    Compared on 15 of 17
  3. Muskegon County, MI88% similar
    Compared on 16 of 17
  4. Washington County, PA86% similar
    Compared on 13 of 17
  5. Boone County, IL86% similar
    Compared on 12 of 17

Quick answers

What is the population of Rock County, WI?
Rock County, WI has a population of 167,279, 425th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Rock County, WI rank best at?
Among US counties, Rock County, WI ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (628th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (746th of 3,094); Median Household Income (796th of 3,093).
Where does Rock County, WI rank worst?
Rock County, WI ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,434th of 2,916); Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 2,034th of 3,092).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Rock County, WI?
Rankodex ranks Rock County, WI on 44 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

44 metrics with a value for this place, in 11 topics