Rockford, Tennessee

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Population in 2022: 822 (71% urban, 29% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.0%
 
Males: 384  (46.8%)
Females: 438  (53.2%)
Median resident age:

42.2 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 37853.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,820 (it was $43,816 in 2000)
Rockford:

$65,820
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,114 (it was $19,938 in 2000)

Rockford city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $291,259 (it was $112,100 in 2000)
Rockford:

$291,259
TN:

$284,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $286,690; detached houses: $289,279; mobile homes: $162,650

Median gross rent in 2022: $832.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rockford: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.4%
(16.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Rockford, TN (2022)
    • 73584.1%White alone
    • 9911.3%Hispanic
    • 424.8%Two or more races

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According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Rockford, Tennessee as of May 05, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rockford is 62 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (19.0%), English (10.7%), German (6.6%), Italian (3.6%), European (3.0%), Swiss (3.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1970

Elevation: 920 feet

Land area: 3.08 square miles.

Population density: 267 people per square mile   (very low).

Rockford, Tennessee map

16 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.8%
Tennessee:

5.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,249 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,250 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Knoxville, TN (9.2 miles , pop. 173,890).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (146.2 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (461.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alcoa, TN (1.8 miles ),
Eagleton Village, TN (1.9 miles ),
Louisville, TN (2.4 miles ),
Maryville, TN (2.5 miles ),
Fairfield, TN (2.6 miles),
Wildwood, TN (2.7 miles ),
Knoxville, TN (3.0 miles ),
Seymour, TN (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 35.84 N, Longitude: 83.94 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 865

Distribution of median household income in Rockford, TN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rockford, TN in 2022
Rockford satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $256,200
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $239,200
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $112,300
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $98,400
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $98,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Rockford, TN residents
Average permit cost in Rockford, TN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +65 (+8.9%).
Most common industries in Rockford, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (10.8%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (12.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.4%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.4%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.4%)
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Rockford, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.9%)
  • Registered nurses (6.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)

Average climate in Rockford, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Rockford, Tennessee average temperatures Rockford, Tennessee average precipitation Rockford, Tennessee humidity Rockford, Tennessee wind speed Rockford, Tennessee snowfall Rockford, Tennessee sunshine Rockford, Tennessee clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.5. This is worse than average.

City:

89.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.171. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.171
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.751. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.751
U.S.:

5.109
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.0574. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0574
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 34.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 18.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.9
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.76. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.76
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 0.00868. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00868
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Rockford-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Tennessee state average. It is 34% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1993, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the Rockford city center killed one person and injured 55 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1993, a category F3 tornado 18.1 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rockford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 78% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 3.0 miles away from the city 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 163.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 165.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 133.2 miles away from Rockford center
On 12/12/2018 at 09:14:43, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MW, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 47.0 miles away from Rockford center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 159.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Blount County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rockford topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rockford:

  • EAST TN DIALYSIS CTR., INC. (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; MARYVILLE, TN)
  • ASBURY PLACE AT MARYVILLE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MARYVILLE, TN)
  • TOTAL RENAL CARE, INC. (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; MARYVILLE, TN)
  • DCI MARYVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; MARYVILLE, TN)
  • BLOUNT MEMORIAL TRANS CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MARYVILLE, TN)
  • BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; MARYVILLE, TN)
  • BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; MARYVILLE, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rockford:

  • The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (about 9 miles; Knoxville, TN; Full-time enrollment: 25,483)
  • Pellissippi State Community College (about 15 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 7,271)
  • Roane State Community College (about 39 miles; Harriman, TN; FT enrollment: 4,302)
  • Walters State Community College (about 47 miles; Morristown, TN; FT enrollment: 4,359)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 54 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • Western Carolina University (about 61 miles; Cullowhee, NC; FT enrollment: 8,684)
  • University of the Cumberlands (about 64 miles; Williamsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 3,585)

Public elementary/middle school in Rockford:

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Points of interest:

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Churches in Rockford include: Lakeview Church (A), Rockford Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pistol Creek (A), Russell Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Rockford: Rockford Community Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Blount 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:

BAYS MOUNTAIN MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 87, Groundwater under infl of surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-02-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-02-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-11-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-02-2011), St Public Notif requested (NOV-02-2011), St Public Notif received (JUN-11-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-27-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-27-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-01-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-27-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-27-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-01-2010)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (LT2) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-2009), St Public Notif requested (NOV-24-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-24-2010)
  • 6 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.4%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.5%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Rockford:

Marital status in Rockford, TN
  • Never married: 25.4%
  • Now married: 56.0%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

For population 25 years and over in Rockford:

  • High school or higher: 95.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Tennessee average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Rockford
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rockford, TN (based on Blount County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant53,117137
Mainline Protestant12,73634
Catholic3,2213
Black Protestant8917
Other8345
Orthodox--
None52,211-
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: 16
Here:

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Blount County:

0.42 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 61
This county:

5.10 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 75
Blount County:

6.27 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.9%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Blount County:

29.9%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Blount County:

27.0%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Rockford:

47.9%
Tennessee:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Rockford:

42.9%
Tennessee:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.4
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.1%
State:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Rockford:

12.8%
Tennessee:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Rockford:

6.7
Tennessee:

6.8

Overweight people:
Rockford:

37.2%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
Rockford:

53.4%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.9%
Tennessee:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rockford, TN 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
Financial Administration 1$3,747$44,9640$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$456
Totals for Government 1$3,747$44,9643$456

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $166,000 ($201.95)
    Financial Administration: $61,000 ($74.21)
    General - Other: $25,000 ($30.41)
    Local Fire Protection: $22,000 ($26.76)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($6.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($2.43)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $62,000 ($75.43)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $57,000 ($69.34)

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

  • Charges - Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $8,000 ($9.73)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $57,000 ($69.34)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($2.43)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $102,000 ($124.09)
    Highways: $24,000 ($29.20)
  • Tax - Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $40,000 ($48.66)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $594,000 ($722.63)

Businesses in Rockford, TN

  • FedEx: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Rockford:

  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WBCR (1470 AM; 1 kW; ALCOA, TN)
  • WVLZ (1180 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: KIRKLAND WIRELESS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WRJZ (620 AM; 5 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TENNESSEE MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC)
  • WNOX (990 AM; 10 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN)
  • WQBB (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POWELL, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMEN (760 AM; daytime; 2 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: THOMAS MOFFIT JR.)
  • WGAP (1400 AM; 1 kW; MARYVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WJXB (1240 AM; 1 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMM., CORP.)
  • WMTY (670 AM; daytime; 2 kW; FARRAGUT, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WKGN (1340 AM; 1 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TRIPLE S ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WSEV (930 AM; 5 kW; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE RADIO GROUP, L.P.)
  • WKXV (900 AM; 1 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: RA-TEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rockford:

  • WOKI-FM (100.3 FM; OAK RIDGE, TN; Owner: OAK RIDGE FM, INC.)
  • WUOT (91.9 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE)
  • WIVK-FM (107.7 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWST (102.1 FM; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WJXB-FM (97.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WYLV (89.1 FM; ALCOA, TN; Owner: FOOTHILLS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYIL-FM (98.7 FM; OLIVER SPRINGS, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTXM-FM (95.7 FM; MARYVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WIMZ-FM (103.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMM., CORP.)
  • WDVX (89.9 FM; CLINTON, TN; Owner: CUMBERLAND COMMUNITIES COMMUNI CORP.)
  • WNFZ (94.3 FM; OAK RIDGE, TN; Owner: JOHN W. PIRKLE)
  • WKHT (104.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSEV-FM (105.5 FM; GATLINBURG, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE RADIO GROUP, L.P.)
  • WYFC (95.3 FM; CLINTON, TN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMYU (93.1 FM; KARNS, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WRMX-FM (106.7 FM; NORRIS, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WCVP-FM (95.9 FM; ROBBINSVILLE, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WJBZ-FM (96.3 FM; SEYMOUR, TN; Owner: SEYMOUR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Rockford:

  • WVLT-TV (Channel 8; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WVLT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKOP-TV (Channel 15; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBIR-TV (Channel 10; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: GANNETT PACIFIC CORPORATION)
  • WATE-TV (Channel 6; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WATE, G.P.)
  • WTNZ (Channel 43; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WEEE-LP (Channel 32; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W46DC (Channel 46; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WEZK-LP (Channel 28; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WDTT-LP (Channel 38; LENOIR CITY, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • W50CG (Channel 50; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W56CM (Channel 56; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WFEM-LP (Channel 12; HEISKELL, ETC., TN; Owner: H. EARL MARLAR)
  • WJZC-LP (Channel 22; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WKXE-LP (Channel 4; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • Rockford, Tennessee
  • Fatal accident count19
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents25
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities19
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents38
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Tennessee average
  • Fatal accident count15787
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents24149
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons4410
  • Fatalities17373
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents37430
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1564
See more detailed statistics of Rockford fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 38.0mTotal length
  • $3,370,000Total costs
  • 34,935Total average daily traffic
  • 1,374Total average daily truck traffic
  • 59,274Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Rockford)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 35.829306 Lon: -83.949556, Call Sign: WQXM923,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.187 MHz, 467.187 MHz, 462.512 MHz, 467.512 MHz, Grant Date: 04/19/2016, Expiration Date: 04/19/2026, Certifier: Ernie Koella Iii, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • Lat: 35.866833 Lon: -83.933361, Call Sign: WQXY296,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.187 MHz, 456.462 MHz, 456.762 MHz, 457.162 MHz, 457.687 MHz, Grant Date: 07/12/2016, Expiration Date: 07/12/2026, Certifier: William P Cotter, Registrant: Buytwowayradios.Com, 528 S. Cherry Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732, Phone: (803) 818-2228, Fax: (803) 985-8775, Email:

  • Lat: 35.834167 Lon: -83.942222, Call Sign: WRWI678,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.362 MHz, 452.487 MHz, 452.512 MHz, 456.362 MHz, 457.487 MHz, Grant Date: 02/25/2023, Expiration Date: 02/25/2033, Certifier: Arthur Benjamin, Registrant: Metro Communications LLC, 1210 Elm Street, Knoxville, TN 37921, Phone: (865) 546-0311, Fax: (865) 546-8666, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • HIGHTOP, 597 Self Hollow Rd (Lat: 35.843500 Lon: -83.918222), Type: Pole, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 58.2 m, Call Sign: WLN818,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2015, Certifier: John T Scott Iii, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: BEECH F35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 131 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E225 SERIES (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3334C, N3334C, N-3334C, Serial Number: D-4000, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 03/20/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 03/12/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Dan C Harris, 2105 Tarklin Valley Rd, Rockford, TN 37853
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11CC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4182E, N4182E, N-4182E, Serial Number: 11CC-83, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 04/19/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/17/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Jacob R Jones, 1439 Martin Mill Pike, Rockford, TN 37853
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E225 SERIES (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 47WA, N47WA, N-47WA, Serial Number: D-155, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 08/29/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 12/04/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel C Harris, 2105 Tarklin Valley Rd, Rockford, TN 37853
  • Aircraft: CESSNA U206A (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 132 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6HQ, N6HQ, N-6HQ, Serial Number: U206-0581, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 04/12/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 10/20/1998
    Registrant (Corporation): Remote Area Medical Inc, 2200 Stock Creek Blvd, Rockford, TN 37853
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 208 (Category: Land, Seats: 10, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-114 (600 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 833EB, N833EB, N-833EB, Serial Number: 20800084, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 06/14/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 06/09/2011
    Registrant (Corporation): Remote Area Medical Inc, 2200 Stock Creek Blvd, Rockford, TN 37853
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 208B (Category: Land, Seats: 12, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SERIES (500 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 842EB, N842EB, N-842EB, Serial Number: 208B0146, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 01/13/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 05/01/2015
    Registrant (Corporation): Remote Area Medical Inc, 2200 Stock Creek Blvd, Rockford, TN 37853
  • Aircraft: WALKER TOMMY/FORTUNE RANDY STOL CH 701 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8701T, N8701T, N-8701T, Serial Number: 7-5187, Airworthiness Date: 02/25/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 01/08/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Don C Harris, 2105 Tarklin Valley Rd, Rockford, TN 37853
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/21/2018

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$91,4302$149,27011$162,0771$87,2201$115,090
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$02$133,3350$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$39,1005$120,1401$37,4901$49,320
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$02$139,1450$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$250,2200$00$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0104.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$224,960
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0104.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Rockford, TN
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Rockford, TN - Value

2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 13. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 21 took place in 2016, and the least - 8 in 2018. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Rockford, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (42.6%), and Structure Fires (39.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Rockford, TN
    • 7542.6%Outside Fires
    • 7039.8%Structure Fires
    • 2413.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 74.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Rockford, TN
Most common first names in Rockford, TN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3868.1 years
William3473.3 years
Mary2376.1 years
John2075.2 years
Charles1874.3 years
Robert1767.4 years
Dorothy1373.4 years
Ruby1076.4 years
Martha976.6 years
Joseph964.9 years
Most common last names in Rockford, TN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wilson1668.9 years
Boling1471.6 years
Johnson1172.7 years
Anderson1078.3 years
Costner1071.3 years
Vaughn1069.5 years
Jones971.4 years
Richardson974.9 years
Williams975.6 years
Hill877.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rockford, TN
  • 53.3%Electricity
  • 38.4%Utility gas
  • 5.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rockford, TN
  • 80.7%Electricity
  • 15.8%Utility gas
  • 3.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Rockford compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 8 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Harold F. Beal (3)
  • A. Andrew Carey (2)
  • David Ashley Ezell (1)
  • Nisus Corporation (1)
  • Jeffrey D. Lloyd (1)
  • Kevin L. Kirkland (1)
  • Grant Robert Rimback (1)
  • James H. Gaston, Ii (1)
  • William P. Schenk, Jr. (1)
  • Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd (1)

Total of 11 patent applications in 2008-2024.