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Rockdale, WI

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Population
201
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
836 ft
Median Home Value
$291,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$96,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Rockdale

Rockdale is a tiny, peaceful village along Koshkonong Creek in eastern Dane County. Life here grew up around an 1840s gristmill on the water, and you can still see that original stone building right in town today. It is a quiet, close-knit place where older homes sit along leafy streets and the creek winds right through the center of the community.

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For anyone moving to the area, Rockdale offers a relaxed rural feel with an easy 30-minute commute into Madison. Residents have direct access to CamRock County Park for hiking, mountain biking, and paddling along the creek, while everyday shopping, cafes, and schools are just two minutes away in neighboring Cambridge. It makes a great home base if you want scenic green space and a slower pace.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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