Rock
6.3
High score (8-10)
Beloit has Beloit College — a selective liberal arts college with a genuinely international student body — which punches well above its weight for a city of 37,000. The college culture spills into the downtown arts scene. Beloit's proximity to Chicago (90 miles) and Rockford (15 miles) keeps it connected to a bigger world and to a more diverse population than Wisconsin average.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Rock County is economically split between Janesville (still recovering from the 2009 GM plant closure that wiped out thousands of jobs) and Beloit (the college presence plus manufacturing). The county-level story is complicated — real poverty alongside Beloit College's intellectual energy. Your experience here depends entirely on which part of the county you're operating in.
Lower score (below 6)
Janesville has never fully recovered from losing the GM assembly plant and the county has pockets of genuine economic distress. The social scene in Janesville is conservative and working-class with limited cultural infrastructure. Outside of Beloit College's immediate orbit, Rock County is a tough cold start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Rock, Wisconsin?
$85k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Rock, Wisconsin?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Rock, Wisconsin?
37% men have degree
What's the average male height in Rock, Wisconsin?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Rock, Wisconsin?
Local women avg 29.9