Rockmart, GA

Living in Rockmart

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 10
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 71
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 35
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Schools 6
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Residents

4.3k Population +134 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -8 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black27%
Caucasian65%
Multiracial7%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income -$6.6k (2010–19)
66% Above Poverty -20% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector87%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%

Housing

$101k Median Home Value -$17k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$501 Median Monthly Rent +$98 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas50%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rockmart

United States45
Georgia43
Polk County39

Property Crime in Rockmart

United States48
Georgia59
Polk County74

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 1
Feb 44 5 0
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 60 4 0
May 68 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 3 0
Nov 51 4 0
Dec 43 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockmart

Inland Flooding23
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rockmart, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rockmart, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Rockmart, GA

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Shorter University
19 miles, NW
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Berry College
21 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rockmart, GA

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Polk Medical Center
8 miles, W
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Floyd Medical Center
19 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Rockmart, GA

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Lovell Field
71 miles, N
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Columbus Airport
103 miles, S