In Rockcastle, Kentucky, the median home price is $148,298, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $48,862; the population is 16,163; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 61.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Rockcastle at a glance
Population
16,163
Median Household Income
$48,862
Typical Home Value
$148,298
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
61.9
Avg Commute Time
26.4
About Rockcastle
Rockcastle has a population of 16,163. The median home value is $148,298, 37% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $48,862 (23% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Mount Vernon, Conway, and Livingston.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Rockcastle
3 towns, by population.
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Rockcastle at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Rockcastle?
- Rockcastle has a population of 16,163 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Rockcastle?
- The median home value in Rockcastle is $148,298. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Rockcastle?
- Median household income in Rockcastle is $48,862 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Rockcastle in?
- Rockcastle is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Rockcastle?
- Rockcastle contains 3 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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