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Rolla, Missouri is 75 miles SE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 93 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Phelps county. The population of the city is 16,367.
In Rolla, about 41% of adults are married. Adults in Rolla are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Rolla.
In 2000, Rolla had a median family income of $38,975. The people of Rolla can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.
Among Rolla political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,050. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Rolla, approximately 47% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Rolla, 83% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Rolla makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Rolla strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Rolla to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Rolla colleges • Rolla travel.
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