Rolla, MO GIS Map
Rolla is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, with a population of about 20,529. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Phelps County
- Population
- 20,529
- Elevation
- 1,119 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.9514, -91.7712
- ZIP codes (3)
- 65401, 65402, 65409
- Land area
- 12.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Rolla, MO
Rolla is a city in and the county seat of Phelps County, Missouri, United States. Its population in the 2020 United States Census was 19,943. It is approximately midway between St. Louis and Springfield along I-44. Its micropolitan statistical area consists of Phelps County, Missouri. Nearby is an inactive township.
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Cities Near Rolla
GIS Data for Rolla, MO
The Rolla map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Rolla without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Rolla Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
20,287
Households
8,005
Median household income
$46,204
Median age
28.2 years
Median home value
$187,000
Median gross rent
$789/mo
Owner-occupied homes
39.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
Below poverty level
23.6%
Land area
12.1 sq mi
Population density
1,673 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Rolla
Rolla Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
19,559
April 2020 (estimates base)
19,929
July 2024 estimate
20,660
Change 2010-2020
+1.9%
Change 2020-2024
+3.7%
Photos of Rolla
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Rolla
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Rolla.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U S Geo Survey Bldg | 1400 Independence Rd, 65401 | Leased | 96,174 | Feb 2027 |
| Social Security Building - Rolla | 1813 E 10th St, 65401 | Leased | 6,235 | Jan 2029 |
| 1801 E 10th St. Bldg D | 1801 E 10th St Bldg D, 65401 | Leased | 1,800 | Apr 2027 |
| Landmark Bg | 400 N Main St, 65401 | Leased | 1,383 | Oct 2032 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Rolla
General soil map unit at the city center: Union-Swiss-Beemont
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 16.6 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 48 cm
Soil Components
- Union34%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Fragiudalfs
- Swiss15%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Hapludalfs
- Beemont14%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Hapludalfs
- Beemont13%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Hapludalfs
- Gravois8%
Alfisols · Aquic Paleudalfs
- Gladden7%
Inceptisols · Dystric Fluventic Eutrudepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Rolla
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Rolla Missouri S&T, Mo weather station, elevation 1,173 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
47.4 in
Annual snowfall
17.3 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 41 | 46 | 56 | 67 | 76 | 84 | 89 | 88 | 80 | 69 | 56 | 45 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 56 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 36 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 2.73 | 2.49 | 4.14 | 4.90 | 5.48 | 4.37 | 4.74 | 4.52 | 4.00 | 3.26 | 3.92 | 2.83 |
| Snow in | 5.6 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 3.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Rolla
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Phelps County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 53.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- WildfireVery Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Rolla FAQ
What county is Rolla in?
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Rolla, Missouri is located in Phelps County.
What is the population of Rolla?
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Rolla has a population of about 20,529, making it the number 28 of the 44 Missouri cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Rolla?
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The elevation of Rolla is approximately 1,119 feet (341 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Rolla?
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ZIP codes for Rolla include 65401, 65402, 65409.
What time zone is Rolla in?
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Rolla is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Rolla from Jefferson City?
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Rolla is about 48 miles from Jefferson City, the capital of Missouri, in a straight line.
How far is Rolla from Kansas City?
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Rolla is about 171 miles from Kansas City, the largest city in Missouri listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Rolla?
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Cities near Rolla include Jefferson City, MO (48 miles); Lebanon, MO (52 miles); Fulton, MO (63 miles); Wildwood, MO (74 miles); Farmington, MO (75 miles).
Local notes for Rolla, MO
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.