The Town FilesRockport, Indiana
City in Spencer County · population 1,984 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,700
- Household income
- $48,889
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 45.1
Rockport is a city of 1,984 people in Spencer County, Indiana. The median home is worth $132,700, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Indiana towns, hipper than 82% of Indiana towns, quieter than 77% of Indiana towns.
How Rockport ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rockport is worth $132,700, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $48,889, which is more affordable than 42% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $678 a month. 52.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rockport | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,700 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $678 | $888 |
| Median household income | $48,889 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 52.9% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rockport
| People | Rockport | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Rockport
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.7 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 90 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rockport since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 18, 2007 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 5, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2025.
Severe weather in Spencer County since 1996
Spencer County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
Jobs and pay in Spencer County
Spencer County had 6,990 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,388 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Rockport itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Rockport
3 public schools with 890 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Spencer High School | 9-12 | 352 | 12.1 |
| Rockport-Ohio Elementary School | PK-5 | 320 | 14.5 |
| South Spencer Middle School | 6-8 | 218 | 14.5 |
Towns near Rockport
- Grandview, IN5.0 mi · 698 people · home $140,600
- Thruston, KY6.9 mi · 2,234 people · home $187,700
- Lewisport, KY8.7 mi · 1,767 people · home $138,200
- Hatfield, IN9.1 mi · 708 people · home $138,000
- Owensboro, KY9.8 mi · 60,183 people · home $178,900
- Philpot, KY11.1 mi · 991 people · home $240,900
- Sorgho, KY13.2 mi · 1,972 people · home $275,800
- Masonville, KY15.0 mi · 2,129 people · home $230,400
Rockport questions
Is Rockport, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rockport scores better for retirees than 64% of Indiana towns and quieter than 77%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Rockport?
The median owner-occupied home in Rockport is valued at $132,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,889, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $678 a month.
What is the weather like in Rockport?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 5.7 inches of snow.
Does Rockport get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rockport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 18, 2007. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- 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)