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A town of 682, settled in 1856.
Rockbridge’s median age is 56.5 years, where Wisconsin’s towns sit at 42.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 2 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Rockbridge. Cunningham Lane Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. Rockbridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1960 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rockbridge, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Rockbridge.
People 65 and older are 40% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (22% statewide). 16% of Rockbridge residents are under 18, below both Wisconsin’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (22%). 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
| Rockbridge | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 32% | 29% |
46% women, 54% men
About 120 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.7 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Rockbridge | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.8% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.7% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 28.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.2% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.3% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.3% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.2% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.9% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Community 4KLargest public school before high schoolGrades PK | Grades PK | – | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Rockbridge for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Rockbridge grew to 52 in 2023, 24 more than in 2013. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line in Rockbridge.
| Rockbridge | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Rockbridge has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 9° and about 40 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Rockbridge beats the Wisconsin average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 14% of Rockbridge adults have diabetes.
| Rockbridge | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Rockbridge | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Pier County Park, at 21 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pier County Park | — | 21 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Rockbridge; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Rockbridge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Rockbridge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Rockbridge is a town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 697 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Rockbridge and Buck Creek are located in the town.
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Rockbridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.