Rockford SnackAbility
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Crime in Rockford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rockford. Key points include:
There were 55 total crimes in Rockford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockford is 889.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockford is 97.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockford is 792.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rockford is -58.03% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rockford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rockford / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 55 | 889.5 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 97.0 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 64.7 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 49 | 792.5 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 16.2 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 44 | 711.6 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 64.7 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Rockford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rockford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rockford is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rockford is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rockford is $450,322.
The median income in Rockford is $107,121.
Rockford's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rockford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rockford | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 112 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rockford, MI Weather
The average high in Rockford is 57.2° and the average low is 37.7°.
There are 77.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.4 inches of precipitation each year with 66.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rockford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 66.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rockford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rockford
The current population in Rockford is 6,218. The population has increased 12.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,218 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 6,162 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,144 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 6,131 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 6,310 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 6,254 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 6,186 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 6,132 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 6,044 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 5,956 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 5,876 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 5,801 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 5,710 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 5,632 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 5,538 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockford
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Rockford is:
93.2% White with 5,797 White residents.
0.2% African American with 14 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 31 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 253 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 123 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rockford | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.2% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rockford
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Rockford is 50.8% female with 3,157 female residents.
Rockford is 49.2% male with 3,061 male residents.
| Gender | Rockford | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rockford for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Rockford completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Rockford completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Rockford completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Rockford completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Rockford completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Rockford completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Rockford completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Rockford completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Rockford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rockford | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rockford, Michigan
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4.8% of households in Rockford earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Rockford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Rockford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Rockford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.7% of households in Rockford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.5% of households in Rockford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.7% of households in Rockford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.4% of households in Rockford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.9% of households in Rockford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.5% of households in Rockford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rockford | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.7% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.9% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.5% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
