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Rockford, Alabama

town · Coosa County

At a glance

622
Population
$93,000
Median home value (all homes)
69% below U.S. median
$189,684
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$615/mo
Median rent
54% below U.S. median
$43,125
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
22.1 min
Average commute
82.9%
Homes with broadband
10.41%
Locations with fiber available
12.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing52% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities26% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost27% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college35 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates85.2%
College graduates20.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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