Rockville, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 138 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.8%
 
Males: 77  (56.3%)
Females: 61  (43.7%)
Median resident age:

55.7 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 64780

Estimated median household income in 2022: $31,515 (it was $19,219 in 2000)
Rockville:

$31,515
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,501 (it was $12,730 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $31,727 (it was $32,000 in 2000)
Rockville:

$31,727
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,960; detached houses: $81,951; mobile homes: $42,734

Median gross rent in 2022: $730.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rockville: 74.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.6%
(8.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Rockville, MO (2022)
    • 19096.4%White alone
    • 42.0%Hispanic
    • 10.5%Two or more races



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Rockville, Missouri as of June 02, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rockville is 65 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (25.0%), German (23.2%), English (16.1%), American (14.3%), European (7.1%), French (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1884

Elevation: 784 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 430 people per square mile   (low).

Rockville, Missouri map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rockville city:

1.0% ($321)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lee's Summit, MO (61.0 miles , pop. 70,700).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (74.2 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (395.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Schell City, MO (2.0 miles ),
Appleton City, MO (3.0 miles ),
Harwood, MO (3.0 miles),
Montrose, MO (3.8 miles ),
El Dorado Springs, MO (3.8 miles ),
Walker, MO (3.8 miles ),
Rich Hill, MO (3.9 miles ),
Roscoe, MO (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 38.07 N, Longitude: 94.08 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Rockville, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rockville, MO in 2022

Rockville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Rockville, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (19.6%)
  • Food (17.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.5%)
  • Paper (8.9%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.4%)
  • Truck transportation (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (31.4%)
  • Paper (14.3%)
  • Food (14.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.4%)
  • Truck transportation (8.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (23.8%)
  • Health care (19.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (14.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (14.3%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.5%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Rockville, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Food processing workers (28.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
  • Construction laborers (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Food processing workers (22.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.1%)
  • Carpenters (8.6%)
  • Construction laborers (8.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Food processing workers (38.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (19.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.5%)
  • Computer specialists (4.8%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.8%)

Average climate in Rockville, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Rockville-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1999, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Rockville city center injured one person and caused $50,000 in damages.

On 11/17/1958, a category F3 tornado 9.0 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rockville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 557% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 193.8 miles away from Rockville center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 230.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 208.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 201.5 miles away from Rockville center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 256.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 256.7 miles away from Rockville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bates County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rockville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rockville:

  • ELLETT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; APPLETON CITY, MO)
  • APPLETON CITY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; APPLETON CITY, MO)
  • SAC OSAGE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO)
  • CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; EL DORADO SPG, MO)
  • CEDAR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO)
  • COMMUNITY SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO)

Airports located in Rockville:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rockville:

  • Southwest Baptist University (about 49 miles; Bolivar, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,783)
  • University of Central Missouri (about 51 miles; Warrensburg, MO; FT enrollment: 9,952)
  • Pittsburg State University (about 59 miles; Pittsburg, KS; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • State Fair Community College (about 62 miles; Sedalia, MO; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • MidAmerica Nazarene University (about 68 miles; Olathe, KS; FT enrollment: 2,158)
  • Wright Career College (about 68 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 3,107)
  • Johnson County Community College (about 69 miles; Overland Park, KS; FT enrollment: 11,976)

Private elementary/middle school in Rockville:

  • ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 22, Location: RR 1 BOX 31, Grades: KG-8)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Rockville Community Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Bates County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Rockville and their reported violations in the past:

BATES CO PWSD 7 (Population served: 500, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

52.8%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Rockville (2011 data):

  • Security Bank: Rockville Facility at Fifth And Osage Avenue, branch established on 1979/07/09. Info updated 2010/08/12: Bank assets: $41.6 mil, Deposits: $36.9 mil, headquarters in Rich Hill, MO, negative income in the last year, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Bates County Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Rockville:

Marital status in Rockville, MO
  • Never married: 15.3%
  • Now married: 42.7%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 30.5%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Rockville:

  • High school or higher: 81.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rockville, MO (based on Bates County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,58230
Mainline Protestant2,36515
Catholic4241
Other3603
Black Protestant1241
None8,194-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

2.94 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Bates County:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

5.88 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Bates County:

5.29 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Bates County:

30.1%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.0%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

44.3%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

38.0%
State:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Rockville:

29.0
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

32.0%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

16.2%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Rockville:

37.1%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

46.9%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Rockville:

72.1%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rockville, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 0$0 1$487
Financial Administration 0$0 1$487
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,956
Water Supply 0$0 3$650
Totals for Government 0$0 13$3,580

Rockville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $27,000 ($195.65)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $15,000 ($108.70)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($79.71)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($79.71)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $13,000 ($94.20)

Rockville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $17,000 ($123.19)
  • Tax - Property: $3,000 ($21.74)

Rockville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,290,000 ($9347.83)

Businesses in Rockville, MO

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Rockville:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KESM (1580 AM; 0 kW; ELDORADO SPRINGS, MO; Owner: WILDWOOD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRMS (1150 AM; 10 kW; OSAGE BEACH, MO; Owner: VIPER COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rockville:

  • KLRQ (96.1 FM; CLINTON, MO; Owner: B & F BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNMO-FM (97.5 FM; NEVADA, MO; Owner: HARBIT COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • KDKD-FM (95.3 FM; CLINTON, MO; Owner: CLINTON RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • KESM-FM (105.5 FM; EL DORADO SPRINGS, MO; Owner: WILDWOOD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Rockville fatal accident list:

May 30, 2021 08:45 PM, Pp West Vernon St, Lat: 38.070694, Lon: -94.081944, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 29.1mTotal length
  • $173,000Total costs
  • 1,426Total average daily traffic
  • 158Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,877Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rockville, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rockville, MO

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Fennewald, 1.75 M N Of Hwy B On Hwy H (Lat: 38.055667 Lon: -94.000194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 31.1 m, Call Sign: WQLJ487,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17900.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/04/2020, Expiration Date: 02/09/2030, Certifier: Vicki Schultheis, Registrant: Lumen Technologies, Inc., 100 Centurylink Dr. 3tcw088.2, Monroe, LA 71203, Phone: (318) 330-6883, Email:

  • Rockville, East St. Water Tower (Lat: 38.069278 Lon: -94.075111), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 32.6 m, Call Sign: WQLJ488,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19380.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2010, Expiration Date: 02/09/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/10/2019, Certifier: Vicki Schultheis, Registrant: Centurylink, Inc., 100 Centurylink Drive Mailstop: 3tcw088.2, Monroe, LA 71203, Phone: (318) 330-6883, Fax: (303) 391-2477, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KC0FUJ, Previous Call Sign: KB0ETQ, Licensee ID: L01540112, Grant Date: 01/07/2010, Expiration Date: 05/12/2019, Cancellation Date: 01/08/2010, Certifier: Bernard J Mott, Registrant: Bernard J Mott, Rockville, MO 64780

  • Call Sign: KD0JVX, Previous Call Sign: KC0FUJ, Licensee ID: L01540112, Grant Date: 01/07/2010, Expiration Date: 05/12/2019, Cancellation Date: 10/05/2012, Certifier: Bernard J Mott, Registrant: Bernard J Mott, 404 W Osage Ave, Rockville, MO 64780

  • Call Sign: WI0Y, Previous Call Sign: KD0JVX, Licensee ID: L01540112, Grant Date: 01/10/2023, Expiration Date: 01/10/2033, Certifier: Bernard J Mott, Registrant: Bernard J Mott, 102 Osage Ave, Rockville, MO 64780


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rockville, MO
  • 46.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 39.3%Electricity
  • 10.7%Wood
  • 3.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rockville, MO
  • 54.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.3%Electricity
  • 18.2%Wood


Rockville compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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