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Rockford, TN


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Rockford, Tennessee

Rockford, Tennessee, in Blount county, is 9 miles S of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 146 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is part of the Knoxville metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 798 people people live in Rockford.

The People and Families of Rockford

In Rockford, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in Rockford tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockford had a median family income of $50,074. Overall, families in Rockford are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Rockford does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,000) in Rockford than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Rockford enjoy its low crime rate.

Rockford Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rockford, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Rockford, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyRockford Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rockford Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Rockford People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Rockford Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Rockford Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Rockford College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Rockford, TN

Comparing Rockford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity53
Well-Paid Single Men57
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income89
People Above Poverty79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010
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