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Rockford, OH
Village in Mercer County, Ohio.
Population
1,008
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,166
ZIP codes
0
Rockford and its ZIP codes
Rockford at a glance
- Rockford is about 4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,833, 19% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,400 (37% below Ohio) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Rockford, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockford, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,833
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$135,400
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (479), Mexican Americans (67), Irish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Rockford.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,239
20,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,667
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$251M
FY 2026, $5,894 per person
How people get to work
Rockford, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockford, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
467
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
56
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rockford, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Rockford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio CityVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| MendonVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| WillshireVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ElginVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| WrenVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| CelinaCity | 11 mi | 5 |
| Pleasant Mills, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| VenedociaVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Van WertCity | 12 mi | 7.5 |
| ColdwaterVillage | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| MontezumaVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| SpencervilleVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Middle PointVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Monroe, INTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ConvoyVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Berne, INCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockford, OH in?
- Rockford is in Mercer County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Rockford, OH?
- About 1,008 people live in Rockford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockford?
- Nearby places include Ohio City (5.7 mi), Mendon (6.9 mi), Willshire (8.6 mi), Elgin (9.6 mi), Wren (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023