Rockdale County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
94,293 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,349 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$256,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$510 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,147 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro Area
4
Georgia
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro Area
5
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 42
Feb 5 0 45
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 3 0 60
May 3 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 4 0 52
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, GA State Senate District 43, GA State House District 93, GA
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Schools

Rockdale Open Campus School
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Alpha Academy
1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Rockdale County High School
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
Hicks Elementary School
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Georgia Career Institute
<1 miles, S • 1 star
Luther Rice College & Seminary
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Emory Hillandale Hospital
8 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Piedmont Newton Hospital
11 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
95 miles, SW • 1 star
Lovell Field
117 miles, N • 1.4 star
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
120 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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