The Town FilesRockmart, Georgia
City in Polk County · population 4,732 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $201,700
- Household income
- $56,828
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 41.5
Rockmart is a city of 4,732 people in Polk County, Georgia. The median home is worth $201,700, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more walkable than 80% of Georgia towns, hipper than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Rockmart ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rockmart is worth $201,700, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $56,828, which is more affordable than 47% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $986 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rockmart | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $986 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $56,828 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rockmart
| People | Rockmart | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Rockmart
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.3°F. About 52.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rockmart since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 2, 2012 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 25, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 11, 2013.
Severe weather in Polk County since 1996
Polk County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Polk County
Polk County had 11,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,735 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Rockmart itself the ACS puts it at 8.7%.
Public schools in Rockmart
5 public schools with 3,752 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockmart High School | 9-12 | 967 | 18.6 |
| Eastside Elementary School | PK-5 | 771 | 15.1 |
| Van Wert Elementary School | PK-5 | 687 | 11.6 |
| Rockmart Middle School | 6-8 | 679 | 15.4 |
| Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary | PK-5 | 648 | 13.5 |
Towns near Rockmart
- Euharlee, GA11.3 mi · 4,268 people · home $247,400
- Cedartown, GA11.7 mi · 10,190 people · home $147,200
- Dallas, GA13.3 mi · 14,042 people · home $251,800
- Lindale, GA14.6 mi · 4,283 people · home $156,900
- Cartersville, GA17.6 mi · 23,187 people · home $338,200
- Hiram, GA18.7 mi · 4,929 people · home $303,200
- Temple, GA19.0 mi · 5,089 people · home $232,800
- Rome, GA19.6 mi · 37,713 people · home $234,300
Rockmart questions
Is Rockmart, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rockmart scores better for retirees than 62% of Georgia towns and quieter than 60%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Rockmart?
The median owner-occupied home in Rockmart is valued at $201,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,828, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $986 a month.
What is the weather like in Rockmart?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Rockmart get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rockmart since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)