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Fun Activities in Rolla, MO User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Rolla is a great place to vacation with friends or organize family-friendly activities. This is especially the case if you want to do things outdoors or explore the artistic scene of the city.

The Mark Twain National Forest is a beautiful attraction. There are several breathtak ...Read More ing trees and walking paths, so you can get a light workout while you enjoy the scenery. After walking through the forest, you can visit Old Towne Antiques and Furniture to find unique items to decorate your home.

When you want to catch a great show put on by local talent, the Ozark Actors Theater is the place to be. There are also lots of great places to eat nearby, so you can have dinner before or after the show. Eateries in the city include Sawaddee Thai Restaurant, which serves authentic, delicious fare and Bandana's BBQ, which serves some of the best barbeque in Rolla. You can also take the family out for a great Italian meal at Alex's Pizza Palace, where there are also lots of pasta dishes to choose from. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rolla? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Barnitz Park
      Green Acres Park
      Murry Park
      Ber Juan Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Schuman Park
      Ann's Acres Park
      Town and Country Park

      Entertainment

      Ozark Actors Theatre
      1501
      563
      Leach Theatre
      The Puck
      Forum Four Cinema
      Allgood-Bailey Stadium
      Coach Lite Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Cupcakes and Cravings
      Taco Bell
      Public House Brewing Company
      Soda and Scoops
      C & M Billiards
      O'Doggy's
      Papa John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rolla? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Rolla.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rolla? The cost of living in Rolla is 89/100 - which is 1% higher than Missouri.
      Rolla
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rolla? Rolla crime rates are 3,454, which are 35% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      3,454 per 100k people

      51% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29  

      51% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Rolla? The median income in Rolla is $37,252 which is 25% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $37,25233% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,16826% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Rolla a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Phelps County Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Rolla home prices? Rolla home prices are $143,700 - which is 2% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $143,70022% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $72623% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Rolla have good schools? The Rolla graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Rolla a good place to live? Rolla has an overall rating of 61% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      10 total surveys

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