The town where one can see Stonehenge without going to England.
Cultural Attractions
The Leach Theater at the University of Missouri-Rolla provides a venue for the performing arts.
Economy
The Rolla region is a university based community with a highly educated workforce.
Geography
Rolla is in south-central Missouri's Heritage Ozark Region.
Historical
One of the original settlers of the city thought it should be named "Raleigh", after his hometown in North Carolina; other settlers agreed but disliked the spelling.
Recreation
The Current and Jack's Fork Rivers run through the heart of the region and feature caves, springs, and bluffs along their 134-miles course.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
38.6 ° / 19.7 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
89 ° / 68.2 °
Precipitation (?)
44.49 in. /yr.
Index score for various storm types (?)
46
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
N/A
Median household income (?)
$30152.0
Maximum state income tax (?)
6 %
State sales tax (?)
7.6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
0
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
2
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
1
Number of libraries within the county (?)
2
Number of museums within the county (?)
4
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
2
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
17,717
Population density (?)
932 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
12.0% growth
Population over 55 (?)
3,461 people
Education (?)
21 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
5
Number of clinics within the county (?)
12
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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