City safety & data profile

Rock HillSC

Rock Hill, SC is a 72K-resident city in York County with a median household income of $68,771.

York County, South Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Rock Hill, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Rock Hill has a population larger than 87% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $295,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

72K
Population
Top 13%
By size
$68,771
Median income
$295,100
Median home
12.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Rock Hill

Rock Hill posts a median household income higher than 35% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Rock Hill area.

Top 65%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Rock Hill

Where Rock Hill income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$68,771 Bottom 35% higher than 35% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. SC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Rock Hill, SC beyond the headline numbers

Rock Hill sits inside York County, South Carolina, at roughly 34.92°N, -81.03°W. Population 71,548, $68,771 median household income. Median home value $295,100, median rent $1,341. Poverty rate 12.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Rock Hill's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.6%, then short sleep duration at 37.2%. 1 hospital in/around Rock Hill, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Rock Hill from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
71,548
Rock Hill
Median Income
$68,771
Near average
Median Home Value
$295,100
+30% vs avg
Median Age
35.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (York County) - Rock Hill's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
294K+27%
Median Income
$89,095+66%
Median Home Value
$361,300+127%
Poverty Rate
8.4%-37%
Unemployment
4.1%-62%

Economics

Economics indicators for Rock Hill, SC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,341/mo
Poverty Rate
12.6% -11% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.1%
Work From Home 11.6%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 51.4%
African American 38.3%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.6%
Short Sleep Duration
37.2%
High Blood Pressure
36.9%
Physical Inactivity
26.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Diabetes
13%
Frequent Physical Distress
13%
Current Smoking
12.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.6%
Annual Checkup 78.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER
ROCK HILL · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Rock Hill, SC? ▼
Rock Hill, SC has a population of 71,548 people, located in York County, South Carolina.
What is the median household income in Rock Hill? ▼
The median household income in Rock Hill, SC is $68,771 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.6%.
What is the median home value in Rock Hill? ▼
The median home value in Rock Hill, SC is $295,100. Median rent is $1,341/month.
What are the top health concerns in Rock Hill? ▼
The top health indicators in Rock Hill include Obesity (40.6%), Short Sleep Duration (37.2%), High Blood Pressure (36.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Rock Hill? ▼
Rock Hill has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Rock Hill? ▼
The median age in Rock Hill, SC is 35.7 years. 35.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Rock Hill, SC is located in York County, South Carolina. With a population of 72K and a $68,771 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Rock Hill area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Rock Hill's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Rock Hill area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (York County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.