Rockledge

FL

Brevard County, Florida

Population 633K |Median income $78,476 |9 hospitals

Population
632,780
Brevard County
Median Income
$78,476
+15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$339,600
+49% vs avg
Median Age
46.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
633K+16%
Median Income
$78,476+63%
Median Home Value
$339,600+134%
Poverty Rate
10.2%-24%
Unemployment
4.8%-61%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,556/mo
Poverty Rate
10.2% -28% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.2%
Work From Home 14.6%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 73.4%
African American 10%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
38.8%
Obesity
34%
Short Sleep Duration
33.4%
Physical Inactivity
23.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.9%
Binge Drinking
14.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Diabetes
13.1%
Current Smoking
12.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.5%
Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.9%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 9 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
2
★★★★
2
★★★
1
★★
1
★
1
Average Rating
3.4/5
Total Hospitals
9
With ER
7
ORLANDO HEALTH ROCKLEDGE HOSPITAL
ROCKLEDGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
VIERA HOSPITAL
MELBOURNE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
CAPE CANAVERAL HOSPITAL
COCOA BEACH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
PALM BAY HOSPITAL
PALM BAY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
HOLMES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
MELBOURNE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
ORLANDO HEALTH MELBOURNE HOSPITAL
MELBOURNE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
PARRISH MEDICAL CENTER
TITUSVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Rockledge Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Liberty and Wakulla Counties in Florida

NOAA · 3h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Rockledge, FL? ▼
Rockledge, FL has a population of 632,780 people, located in Brevard County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Rockledge? ▼
The median household income in Rockledge, FL is $78,476 per year. The poverty rate is 10.2%.
What is the median home value in Rockledge? ▼
The median home value in Rockledge, FL is $339,600. Median rent is $1,556/month.
What are the top health concerns in Rockledge? ▼
The top health indicators in Rockledge include High Blood Pressure (38.8%), Obesity (34%), Short Sleep Duration (33.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Rockledge? ▼
Rockledge has 9 hospitals with an average rating of 3.4/5 stars. 7 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Rockledge? ▼
The median age in Rockledge, FL is 46.7 years. 34.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Rockledge, FL is located in Brevard County, Florida. With a population of 633K and a median household income of $78,476, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 9 hospitals with an average rating of 3.4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Rockledge area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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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 (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Brevard County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.