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Rock Port, MO
City in Atchison County, Missouri.
Population
1,221
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
441
ZIP codes
0
Rock Port and its ZIP codes
Rock Port at a glance
- Rock Port is about 4.9 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,815, 35% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,600 (50% below Missouri) and median rent is $666 a month.
Local data for Rock Port, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rock Port, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,815
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$115,600
Median rent
$666/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (346), Irish Americans (140), French Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Atchison County. PPP loans are for Rock Port.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,110
1,706 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,911
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.2M
FY 2026, $7,768 per person
How people get to work
Rock Port, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rock Port, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rock Port, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Rock Port
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Phelps CityCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| WatsonVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Brownville, NEVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| TarkioCity | 7.8 mi | 1.4 |
| FairfaxCity | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Nemaha, NEVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Peru, NECity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CorningTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| WestboroCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Barada, NEVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Hamburg, IACity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Shubert, NEVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Auburn, NECity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| CraigCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Northboro, IACity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Stella, NEVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rock Port, MO in?
- Rock Port is in Atchison County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Rock Port, MO?
- About 1,221 people live in Rock Port, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rock Port?
- Nearby places include Phelps City (3.7 mi), Watson (6.8 mi), Brownville, NE (7.2 mi), Tarkio (7.8 mi), Fairfax (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023