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Rolla, MO

Founded 1844Phelps CountyElev. 342 m
Population
20,144
Median home
$177,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Rolla

Rolla is home to roughly 20,144 residents. Rolla was founded in 1844 and sits in Phelps County. The median age is 27.4 and the median household income is $42,518. Homes carry a median value of $177,400, and about 41% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.8%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
20,144
Median age
27.4
Median household income
$42,518
Per-capita income
$23,580
Poverty rate
23.8%
High-school grad or higher
93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg. commute
14.2 min
Work from home
5.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Black3.5%
Asian6.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.2%
Sales & office20.4%
Service19.4%
Production, transportation & material moving13.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$177,400
Median gross rent
$790/mo
Owner-occupied
40.8%
Median year built
1985
Households
8,064
Avg. household size
2.16

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Rolla has 9 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading22%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ROLLA SR. HIGHHighGrades 9–12
ROLLA TECHNICAL CTR.HighGrades 11–12
ROLLA TECHNICAL INST.HighGrades 9–12
ROLLA JR. HIGHMiddleGrades 7–8
ROLLA MIDDLEMiddleGrades 4–6
COL. JOHN B. WYMAN ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–3
HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–3
MARK TWAIN ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–3
B W ROBINSON SCHOOLOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime12% below national
Rolla341
Missouri474
United States386
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime62% above national
Rolla3,167
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rolla Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rolla.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Phelps County
Ice stormRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rolla is in Phelps County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rolla was founded in 1844 and sits in Phelps County. Elevation ~342 m.

Map of Rolla
Rolla, MO
Where Rolla is
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Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Phelps County JailPhelps County CourthouseNational Bank of Rolla BuildingHeadquarters, Rolla Division of the Bureau of Mines
Notable people from Rolla
Claire McCaskillShannon MillerJohn A. RogersRobin CarnahanJohn LottJim BooBryan SpencerChuck SheltonJeff PogueStephanie Hein
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Nearby cities
Jefferson (48 mi)Wildwood (74 mi)Farmington (74 mi)Columbia (76 mi)Wentzville (77 mi)Lake St. Louis (78 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Rolla, MO (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Rolla, Missouri.

Charles Dale Robinson, 48
Rolla · 65401
AKA Charlie Dale Robinson, Charles D Robinson
Matthew David Campbell, 36
Rolla · 65401
AKA Matthew D Campbell, Matthew Null Campbell

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Rolla — frequently asked

What is the population of Rolla, Missouri?
Rolla has a population of about 20,144, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rolla?
The median home value in Rolla is $177,400, and the median gross rent is $790/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rolla safe? What is the crime rate?
Rolla Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 341 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rolla face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Phelps County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, heat wave.
How many schools are in Rolla?
Rolla has 9 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rolla?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Rolla. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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