Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Giddy Goat
Coffee Shop
Miner Break Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) C-
Ozark Actors Theatre
Theatre Arts
1501
Attraction
563
Attraction
Leach Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Puck
Attraction
Forum Four Cinema
Cinema
Allgood-Bailey Stadium
Stadium
Coach Lite Lanes
Bowling Alley
Mule Trading Post
Attraction
Food and Drink (35) C+
Subway
Fast Food
Cupcakes and Cravings
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Public House Brewing Company
Bar
Soda and Scoops
Sweets
C & M Billiards
Bar
O'Doggy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Spoon Me
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Rustic Range
Fast Food
Mondo Subs
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
The Centre Rolla's Health and Recreation Complex
Community Centre
Eugene E. Northern Community Hall
Community Centre
Missouri S&T Fitness Center
Gym
Vessel's Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Nature Girls
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (37) A+
Barnitz Park
Park
Green Acres Park
Park
Murry Park
Park
Ber Juan Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Schuman Park
Park
Ann's Acres Park
Park
Town and Country Park
Park
Breuer Park
Park
Coventry Lane Park
Playground
Heritage Heights Park
Park
Southview Park
Park
Powell Park
Park
Maggi Park
Park
Ridgeview Park
Park
Buehler Park
Park
Ponzer Park
Park
Lions Club Park
Park
Northside Park
Park
Regional Fairground
Park
Industrial Park
Park
Shops (41) A+
Blossom Basket Florist
Florist
The Weekend Trend
Clothing
Red Door Gifts
Clothing
Red Door Gifts
Clothing
Peace of Mind
Clothing
Dave's Hair Shop
Hairdresser
Langston Interiors
Interior Decoration
Midwest Petroleum
Convenience Store
Mid-Mizzouri Surplus
Houseware
Taylor's Jewelry
Fashion
PC Technologies Inc
Electronics
Murphy's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Kent Jewelry
Fashion
Shear Perfection
Beauty
The Purest Food Market
Convenience Store
Gliks
Clothing
Factory Connection
Clothing
Midwest Petroleum
Convenience Store
Midwest Petroleum Corporation
Convenience Store
Tara Day Spa
Hairdresser
The S&T Store
Discount Store
On the Run
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Avenue C
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Rolla.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Rolla (E)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Rolla is 89/100 - which is 1% higher than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Rolla crime rates are 3,902 per 100k, which is 38% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
3,351 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
551 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Rolla is $37,252 - which is 25% lower than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$37,252 F
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Rolla Police Department
Police
Rolla Fire and Rescue - Station #2
Fire Station
Phelps County Sheriff Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rolla Fire and Rescue - Station #1 - Headquarters
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
DaVita Rolla Dialysis
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Student Health Complex
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Mercy
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A-

Rolla home prices are $143,700 - which is 2% higher than Missouri
Home Price
$143,700 D
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools B-

The Rolla graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Missouri
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (6) C-
Mark Twain Elem.
Rolla Middle
Harry S. Truman Elem.
Rolla Seventh-Day Adventist School
B W Robinson School
Col. John B. Wyman Elem.
High Schools (4) A+
Rolla Sr. High
Rolla Technical Ctr.
Rolla Technical Inst.
B W Robinson School
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ratings C-

Rolla has an overall rating of 61% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes C
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Fun Activities in Rolla, MO 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Rolla is a great place to vacation with friends or organize family-friendly activities. This is especially the case if you want to do things outdoors or explore the artistic scene of the city.

The Mark Twain National Forest is a beautiful attraction. There are several breathtak ...Read More ing trees and walking paths, so you can get a light workout while you enjoy the scenery. After walking through the forest, you can visit Old Towne Antiques and Furniture to find unique items to decorate your home.

When you want to catch a great show put on by local talent, the Ozark Actors Theater is the place to be. There are also lots of great places to eat nearby, so you can have dinner before or after the show. Eateries in the city include Sawaddee Thai Restaurant, which serves authentic, delicious fare and Bandana's BBQ, which serves some of the best barbeque in Rolla. You can also take the family out for a great Italian meal at Alex's Pizza Palace, where there are also lots of pasta dishes to choose from. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rolla? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Barnitz Park
      Green Acres Park
      Murry Park
      Ber Juan Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Schuman Park
      Ann's Acres Park
      Town and Country Park

      Entertainment

      Ozark Actors Theatre
      1501
      563
      Leach Theatre
      The Puck
      Forum Four Cinema
      Allgood-Bailey Stadium
      Coach Lite Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Cupcakes and Cravings
      Taco Bell
      Public House Brewing Company
      Soda and Scoops
      C & M Billiards
      O'Doggy's
      Papa John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rolla? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Rolla.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rolla? The cost of living in Rolla is 89/100 - which is 1% higher than Missouri.
      Rolla
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rolla? Rolla crime rates are 3,902, which are 38% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      3,902 per 100k people

      68% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      68% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Rolla? The median income in Rolla is $37,252 which is 25% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $37,25233% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,16826% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Rolla a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Phelps County Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Rolla home prices? Rolla home prices are $143,700 - which is 2% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $143,70022% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72623% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Rolla have good schools? The Rolla graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Rolla a good place to live? Rolla has an overall rating of 61% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      10 total surveys

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