Rockford, Ohio

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Population in 2022: 1,032 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.3%
 
Males: 567  (55.0%)
Females: 465  (45.0%)
Median resident age:

44.6 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years

Zip codes: 45882.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,099 (it was $37,574 in 2000)
Rockford:

$53,099
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,493 (it was $18,699 in 2000)

Rockford village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $126,157 (it was $64,300 in 2000)
Rockford:

$126,157
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $135,737; detached houses: $139,436; mobile homes: $63,161

Median gross rent in 2022: $644.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rockford: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.1%
(8.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Rockford, OH (2022)
    • 86688.0%White alone
    • 868.7%Two or more races
    • 303.0%Hispanic
    • 60.6%Black alone

Races in Rockford detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Rockford, Ohio as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rockford is 196 to 1.


Crime rates in Rockford by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(90.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(90.3)
1
(90.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(90.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(90.7)
3
(267.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(90.3)
5
(453.3)
2
(181.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
10
(906.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(89.2)
1
(89.2)
1
(89.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(90.4)
2
(181.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(181.2)
2
(195.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
11
(997.3)
3
(267.9)
7
(624.4)
7
(624.4)
6
(537.2)
6
(539.1)
4
(361.7)
5
(452.5)
4
(364.0)
2
(180.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(181.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(89.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index121.564.338.431.227.821.620.8130.314.697.6163.243.612.713.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Rockford, OH

Crime rate in Rockford detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 6 (6 officers - 6 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

5.43
Ohio average:

2.31
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Ancestries: German (47.2%), American (11.1%), English (9.1%), Irish (8.5%), Italian (2.6%), French (1.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 813 feet

Land area: 0.64 square miles.

Population density: 1,602 people per square mile   (low).

Rockford, Ohio map

13 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.3%
Ohio:

4.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,240 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,133 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Wayne, IN (36.6 miles , pop. 205,727).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (176.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ohio City, OH (2.4 miles ),
Mendon, OH (2.6 miles ),
Willshire, OH (2.9 miles ),
Elgin, OH (3.1 miles),
Wren, OH (3.2 miles),
Celina, OH (3.2 miles ),
Venedocia, OH (3.5 miles),
Van Wert, OH (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 40.69 N, Longitude: 84.65 W

Area code: 419

Distribution of median household income in Rockford, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rockford, OH in 2022

Rockford satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $212,500
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $212,500
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $212,500
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $129,600
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $129,600
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $129,600
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Rockford, OH residents
Average permit cost in Rockford, OH
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Ohio:

3.1%
Most common industries in Rockford, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.7%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Machinery (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
  • Food (3.7%)
  • Truck transportation (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (17.9%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Machinery (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (6.4%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Food (5.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.5%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Machinery (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Rockford, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)

Average climate in Rockford, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Rockford, Ohio environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Rockford-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Ohio state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/18/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the Rockford village center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/10/2002, a category F4 tornado 8.9 miles away from the village center killed 4 people and injured 17 people and caused $30 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rockford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 0% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 18.1 miles away from Rockford center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 176.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 231.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 228.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 192.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 231.9 miles away from Rockford center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mercer County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 3, Mudslides: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rockford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Rockford:

  • COLONIAL NURSING CENTER OF ROCKFORD (201 BUCKEYE STREET)
  • LAURELS OF SHANE HILL (10731 STATE ROUTE 118)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Rockford:

  • MUD PIKE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 10 miles away; CELINA, OH)
  • MERCER HEALTH HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CELINA, OH)
  • CELINA MANOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CELINA, OH)
  • GARDENS AT CELINA (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CELINA, OH)
  • KIDNEY SERVICES OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO - MERCER COUNTY (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; CELINA, OH)
  • COMMUNITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; VAN WERT, OH)
  • VAN WERT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; VAN WERT, OH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rockford:

  • University of Northwestern Ohio (about 27 miles; Lima, OH; Full-time enrollment: 4,231)
  • James A Rhodes State College (about 33 miles; Lima, OH; FT enrollment: 2,689)
  • Indiana Institute of Technology (about 37 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 4,320)
  • Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (about 39 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 10,126)
  • University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne (about 39 miles; Fort Wayne, IN; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Ohio Northern University (about 44 miles; Ada, OH; FT enrollment: 2,474)
  • Edison State Community College (about 44 miles; Piqua, OH; FT enrollment: 2,049)

Public high school in Rockford:

Public elementary/middle schools in Rockford:

  • PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 241, Location: 400 BUCKEYE ST, Grades: 5-8)
  • PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 400 BUCKEYE ST, Grades: PK-4)
See full list of schools located in Rockford

Library in Rockford:

  • ROCKFORD CARNEGIE LIBRARY (Operating income: $192,617; Location: 162 S. MAIN ST.; 18,211 books; 744 audio materials; 1,829 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 266 state licensed databases; 80 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rockford: Mercer County Emergency Medical Services (A), Rockford Community Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Rockford include: First United Methodist Church (A), Rockford Presbyterian Church (B), Saint Teresas Catholic Church (C), Calvary United Brethren in Christ Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Earl Wilson (columnist) - Journalist.

Mercer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

ST. TERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH (Population served: 227, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
ST. PAULS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH - ROCKFORD (Population served: 65, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-14-2005), St Boil Water Order (OCT-14-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-14-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-24-2005), St Compliance achieved (APR-19-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In APR-01-2010, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2010), St Public Notif requested (JUL-09-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-09-2010), St Public Notif received (JUL-20-2010)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-09-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-09-2010), St Public Notif received (JUL-20-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2010)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-14-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-14-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-24-2005), St Compliance achieved (APR-19-2007)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.3%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
27 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
31 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Rockford (2011 data):

  • The Peoples Bank Co.: Rockford Branch at 100 North Main Street, branch established on 1997/08/11. Info updated 2012/01/04: Bank assets: $364.1 mil, Deposits: $326.1 mil, headquarters in Coldwater, OH, positive income, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Peoples Holding Company, Inc.
  • First Financial Bank, National Association: Rockford Branch at 166 South Main Street, branch established on 1920/11/20. Info updated 2009/09/21: Bank assets: $6,663.4 mil, Deposits: $5,754.9 mil, headquarters in Hamilton, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 101 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Bancorp

For population 15 years and over in Rockford:

Marital status in Rockford, OH
  • Never married: 31.7%
  • Now married: 50.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Rockford:

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Ohio average:

11.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Rockford
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Religion statistics for Rockford, OH (based on Mercer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic23,72820
Mainline Protestant5,59922
Evangelical Protestant3,37528
Other11
None8,111-
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: 8
Mercer County:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Here:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Here:

3.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Mercer County:

7.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.2%
Ohio:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.2%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.1%
State:

11.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.9%
Ohio:

50.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.0%
Ohio:

47.8%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.3
Ohio:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

25.4%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.5%
Ohio:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Rockford:

36.4%
Ohio:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

53.8%
Ohio:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Rockford:

76.2%
Ohio:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rockford, OH 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
Police Protection - Officers 2$10,089$60,5344$1,766
Water Supply 1$5,019$60,2280$0
Other Government Administration 1$6,755$81,06010$1,895
Sewerage 1$3,477$41,7240$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,107$61,2840$0
Financial Administration 1$4,531$54,3720$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$656
Totals for Government 7$34,978$59,96215$4,317

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $212,000 ($205.43)
    Police Protection: $207,000 ($200.58)
    Water Utilities: $185,000 ($179.26)
    Regular Highways: $146,000 ($141.47)
    Central Staff Services: $125,000 ($121.12)
    Local Fire Protection: $24,000 ($23.26)
    General - Other: $14,000 ($13.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($7.75)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($1.94)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($2.91)
  • Intergovernmental to State - Sewerage: $195,000 ($188.95)
    General - Other: $20,000 ($19.38)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $260,000 ($251.94)
    Sewerage: $222,000 ($215.12)
    Water Utilities: $222,000 ($215.12)
    General - Other: $9,000 ($8.72)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $133,000 ($128.88)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $303,000 ($293.60)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $59,000 ($57.17)
    General Revenue - Other: $17,000 ($16.47)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($1.94)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $303,000 ($293.60)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $141,000 ($136.63)
    Highways: $83,000 ($80.43)
    General Local Government Support: $22,000 ($21.32)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $352,000 ($341.09)
    Property: $91,000 ($88.18)
    Other License: $29,000 ($28.10)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $43,000 ($41.67)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $689,000 ($667.64)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $37,000 ($35.85)

Businesses in Rockford, OH

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Rockford:

  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WONO (1380 AM; 5 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WCSM (1350 AM; 0 kW; CELINA, OH)
  • WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCHB (1200 AM; 50 kW; TAYLOR, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rockford:

  • WKKI (94.3 FM; CELINA, OH; Owner: SONSHINE CORP.)
  • WIMT (102.1 FM; LIMA, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMLX (103.3 FM; ST. MARYS, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBCJ (88.1 FM; SPENCERVILLE, OH; Owner: TAYLOR UNIVERSITY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCSM-FM (96.7 FM; CELINA, OH; Owner: HAYCO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZBD (92.7 FM; BERNE, IN; Owner: ADAMS COUNTY RADIO, INC)
  • WBYR (98.9 FM; VAN WERT, OH; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WDOH (107.1 FM; DELPHOS, OH; Owner: VOGEL ROACH CORPORATION)
  • WQHK-FM (105.1 FM; DECATUR, IN; Owner: JAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZRX-FM (107.5 FM; FORT SHAWNEE, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGLE (90.7 FM; LIMA, OH; Owner: PUBLIC B/C FOUNDATION OF NW OHIO)
  • WFGF (93.1 FM; LIMA, OH; Owner: FOREVER OF OHIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Rockford:

  • WLMO-LP (Channel 65; LIMA, OH; Owner: METRO VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
  • WTLW (Channel 44; LIMA, OH; Owner: AMERICAN CHRISTIAN TELEVISION SERVICES, INC.)
  • W61CZ (Channel 61; LIMA, OH; Owner: YONEIDE S. DINZEY)
  • WOHL-CA (Channel 25; LIMA, OH; Owner: TV-67, INC.)
  • W55CH (Channel 55; HOUGHTON LAKE, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLIO (Channel 35; LIMA, OH; Owner: LIMA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WANE-TV (Channel 15; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 30Number of bridges
  • 180ft / 55.4mTotal length
  • 19,540Total average daily traffic
  • 3,940Total average daily truck traffic
  • 27,121Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rockford, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 82000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rockford, OH

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Rockford)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 40.688361 Lon: -84.648806, Call Sign: WRKC885,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.318 MHz, 468.318 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/2020, Expiration Date: 12/14/2030, Certifier: Charlie Montelongo, Registrant: Master Meter Inc., 101 Regency Parkway, Mansfield, TX 76063-5093, Phone: (817) 842-8000, Fax: (817) 842-8030, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • ROCKFORD, 777 Rockford Rd West (Lat: 40.692000 Lon: -84.689917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 82.9 m, Call Sign: WQOE604,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6795.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2021, Expiration Date: 08/31/2031, Certifier: Kim Rike, Registrant: Dayton Power And Light, 1900 Dryden Road, Moraine, OH 45439, Phone: (937) 331-4441, Email:

  • ROCKFORD, 202 South Main Street (Lat: 40.689889 Lon: -84.645889), Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRAF354,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/31/2017, Expiration Date: 10/31/2027, Certifier: Diana Mcqueen, Registrant: Mercer Landmark Inc, 5818 Wilmington Pike #218, Centerville, OH 45459, Phone: (937) 610-0210, Fax: (937) 610-0206, Email:

  • Rockford, 202 S. Main St (Lat: 40.689778 Lon: -84.646000), Type: Silo, Structure height: 40 m, Overall height: 41 m, Call Sign: WRFI249,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz... (+24 more), Grant Date: 03/06/2020, Expiration Date: 03/06/2030, Certifier: Travis Schlater, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • Kohnen Leg, 9691 Hellwarth Rd (Lat: 40.630528 Lon: -84.628611), Type: Silo, Structure height: 50 m, Overall height: 51 m, Call Sign: WRFL802,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/2020, Expiration Date: 03/25/2030, Certifier: Travis Schlater, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • CI16797A, 3571 Us 33 (Lat: 40.702556 Lon: -84.666833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WRUD698,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2022, Expiration Date: 08/16/2032, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2024, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • Rockford, 11406 State Route 118 (Lat: 40.681111 Lon: -84.645611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Call Sign: WRXE596,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2023, Expiration Date: 05/03/2033, Certifier: Tim M Reichhart, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Luginbill, 3311 Oh-707 (Lat: 40.656000 Lon: -84.675694), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33 m, Call Sign: WRZZ971,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/29/2023, Expiration Date: 12/29/2033, Certifier: Michael Boley, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Rockford)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 414 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 198 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 490KM, N490KM, N-490KM, Serial Number: 414-0399, Airworthiness Date: 03/24/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 07/08/2014
    Registrant (LLC): Island Seas LLC, 11101 Lombard Rd, Rockford, OH 45882
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 310R (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 68310, N68310, N-68310, Serial Number: 310R1614, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 04/06/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 04/10/2017
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Kristine K Trustee Black, 11101 Lombard Rd, Rockford, OH 45882, Other Owners: Jerry L Trustee Now

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 22. The highest number of fire incidents - 37 took place in 2010, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Rockford, OH When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (52.8%), and Outside Fires (34.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Rockford, OH
    • 19052.8%Structure Fires
    • 12434.4%Outside Fires
    • 4612.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Rockford, OH
Most common first names in Rockford, OH among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4682.3 years
John2778.2 years
Charles2178.3 years
Robert2075.3 years
William2079.2 years
Carl1677.5 years
James1467.5 years
Ruth1481.5 years
Richard1374.6 years
Ralph1382.3 years
Most common last names in Rockford, OH among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bollenbacher2476.3 years
Williams1776.7 years
Davis1580.8 years
Shaffer1576.6 years
Miller1473.4 years
Smith1184.1 years
Baker1173.1 years
Fisher979.5 years
Putman977.4 years
Kuhn971.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rockford, OH
  • 70.8%Utility gas
  • 27.3%Electricity
  • 1.3%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rockford, OH
  • 76.0%Electricity
  • 12.0%Utility gas
  • 9.0%No fuel used
  • 3.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rockford compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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  • Peter E. Darrigan (1)

Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2024.