Rockville, IN

Rockville, Indiana

Rockville, Indiana, in Parke county, is 22 miles NE of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 57 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town contains a population of approximately 2,765.

The People and Families of Rockville

In Rockville, about 52% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Rockville, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Rockville has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockville had a median family income of $36,066. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Rockville.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Rockville.

Rockville Housing

Rockville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Rockville tend toward the low side for Indiana.

Commuting

In Rockville, 89% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Rockville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Rockville, IN

Comparing Rockville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Rockville Almanac

Rockville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rockville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rockville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rockville Public Libraries

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Rockville High Schools (2004)

ROCKVILLE JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
506 BEADLE ST
765-569-5686
Serves 437 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Rockville Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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