Is Rockdale a good place to live?
Rockdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
201 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Camp Randall Stadium and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Rockdale. Close and well known come first.
21 mi Stadium & arenaCamp Randall Stadium
11 mi State parkAztalan State Park
20 mi Stadium & arenaKohl Center
34 mi TheatreAlpine Valley Music Theatre
20 mi Zoo & aquariumHenry Vilas Zoo
18 mi GardenOlbrich Botanical GardensPhoto credits
Camp Randall Stadium: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Aztalan State Park: Joshua Mayer - Flickr user wackybadger, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kohl Center: Pbrown111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Alpine Valley Music Theatre: chad davis, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Henry Vilas Zoo: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0 · Olbrich Botanical Gardens: Chief-O at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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Moving to Rockdale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rockdale, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rockdale.
Top of a very low hazard risk in Rockdale: inland flooding
On expected storm and flood damage, Rockdale sits below 86% of U.S. communities. 48% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 19%. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Rockdale once, in 2008.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Rockdale stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
1.1% of Rockdale working residents work locally, below both the Wisconsin town median (8.3%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Since 2013, Rockdale has lost 20 jobs, to 49 in 2023. Among residents here, 19% live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Madison (30%), Deerfield (7%) and Middleton (3%).
| Rockdale | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $96,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
More children than Wisconsin overall
Children under 18 are 30% of residents (21% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide). Rockdale’s median age is 38.4 years. A quarter of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 33% across Wisconsin. The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Rockdale at 201 residents, down 4.3% since 2020.
| Rockdale | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.9 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Rockdale | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.9% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.9% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.5% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.5% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.3% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.1% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.1% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Rockdale is
For adults here, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 30%. 30% of Rockdale adults feel lonely, close to Wisconsin’s towns (30%) and below U.S. towns (33%). Two figures for adults here: 20% binge drink, 75% had a checkup this year.
| Rockdale | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 78% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 35% |
| What stands out | Rockdale | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8% | 9.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median home in Rockdale sells for about $747K
83% of households own their home in Rockdale. The town’s rent at the middle of the market comes in at $1,100 a month.
| Rockdale | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,100 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0% of Rockdale is conserved land
Rockdale’s concentration of trails stands at 0.7 miles per square mile. Trails total 0.2 miles in 1 park or preserve. It has one park or preserve, 9 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Camrock County Park | 0.2 mi | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Rockdale
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rockdale; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Rockdale residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Rockdale for work
Where Rockdale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rockdale
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Rockdale is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 207 at the 2020 census, making it the smallest incorporated municipality in Dane County. The village is split in half by the Koshkonong Creek. It is part of the Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan area.
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- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 833 ft
Questions about Rockdale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rockdale, WI a good place to live?
Rockdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.