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| School zone - 9/15/2012
Rolla is somewhat dominated by missouri S&T (Missouri University of Science &Technology) formerly known as UMR. The student population is huge. This year alone there are over 1400 freshmen. Many are from foreign countries such as India, Sudan, Kuwait, Japan, China, etc. this creates a rich multi cultural experience.[read more...]
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| a perfect stop along the way, educationally speaki - 10/8/2011
When looking for a comfortable temporary home for an educational pit stop along the road of life, Rolla is a great place to do so. With our blue ribbon elementary schools, to award-winning junior and senior high schools, this is a great place to get your children off to a good start.
Our elementary schools have so much to offer our children from smaller class sizes to specialty groups that pull the children to the side for spacific, targeted help in their reading and math skills that is unmatched by other districts.
ofcourse there is more. Rolla is also home to Missouri S.& T., one of the counties best collages for engineering.
Award-winning schools, great summer and winter events, a nationally recognized hospital and doctors, and a below-the-national-avrerage cost of living, makes Rolla Missouri a perfect choise for students and young families alike.[read more...]
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| Too many outsiders, imports, transplants, interlop - 9/8/2009
Rolla is a great place to live, but it is getting worse. There are too many outsiders, imports, transplants from other states, interlopers moving in here. All they want to do is complain about the lack of a mall, the lack of "things to do," the lack of "serious shopping experiences," the number of churches and church-going people, the lack of a Starbucks, and on and on. Why did they move here if all they want to do is complain? If you're thinking about moving here, do us a favor: Don't.[read more...]
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| unemployment rate - 4/6/2009
What is the current unemployment rate in Phelps County and what are the industries that contributed to it?[read more...]
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| Why I love living in Rolla - 3/26/2008
I am a Southern California native, lived there for 35 years, then moved to MN for 7 years and then to MO, first in Salem and now in Rolla. One of the main reasons I left Ca was because of the crime and the over population. I had a daughter and was fearful to send her to school. MN was a nice state, but too cold, Salem lacked job opportunities but Rolla has been a nice fit for our family. The people are friendly, but your attitude counts towards that. I agree there could be more industry because jobs could be better, but Rolla is like living in CA when I was a kid. You don't really worry too much about your kids, they can ride their bike or visit their friends. Yes, drugs are here, they're everywhere, I grew up in the 60's and 70's before we knew that much about it's dangers. Rolla is a smaLl rural community where people know your name and your family. If you're a troublemaker, then they know that too. I like knowing my banks employees and the school admins. I feel like we matter here and we don't get lost in the vastness.[read more...]
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| in the eyes of a college student - 3/3/2008
I am a graduate of UM-Rolla, or whatever its new name is now, from 2005. I did have friends from the ages of 25-80 in town over the years. I am proud of have graduated from that college, the best and only good engineering school in the state - beats Mizzou and Wash U for applicable, old-fashion engineering. I did get a physics degree too from Mizzou.
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I liked Rolla as a student since it allowed me to focus on school and none of that college life. The male-female ratio is much better than it is now then years ago. The housing is good and below $500 SW of campus. There is one true bar and several sports bars. If you are a senior in high school with little to no funding, wanting to graduate from Rolla and get a job paying $55k or more with just a bachelor's degree, this is what I would do. Either stay at home, take 50-60 credit hours of courses in three semesters, transfer to Rolla and graduate in the next 5 semesters. OR go to Mizzou, enjoy college, then transfer to Rolla. When you get to Rolla, do not live in the dorms. Even as an incoming freshman, you can live off-campus if you bug them enough.
Then retire at age 50 and move back to Rolla. Just kidding about moving back.
If you have a great girlfriend while in Rolla, then Rolla is great to take it slow and to build harmony in your relationship. Ya, not much to do, but with a sweet gal, just being with her is all you need. Hope this helps.[read more...]
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| review - 2/12/2008
rolla very simple town, cost of living good, unemployment rate high as no industry . city needs diversification lplan to lift it stail mating economy and growth. typical collge town, not enough entertainment, shopping id s poor and qulity of life suffers from this[read more...]
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| Live elsewhere - 12/3/2007
Prices here are so high they are ridiculous. Houses are mostly dumps, consuming enormous amounts of electricity from the city run utility, as there is no natural gas heat available. Gas for your car is typically 25 cents higher than an hour up I-44. Food is high(the midwest is higher than the west), plus the state charges up to 6% sales tax on food.[read more...]
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| Cost of Living in Rolla, MO - 7/24/2007
We have only lived here 9 years, and, are very disappointed with the problems that seem to plague this "little village." The City government is basically run by the "GOOD OLE BOY" system. As in most "little Village's" there are those behind the scenes who seem to guide and shape the course the "little village" will take, most of which has been at great expense to the taxpayer's. We have the highest sales tax rate in the area, housing prices are inflated, real estate taxes are going up, and utilities are outrageous (and they are also taxed beyond belief).
There are similar communities in our area who are growing and flourishing. New businesses are opening, schools are being built and the communities are thriving. Rolla, on the other hand, for all of the taxes, etc., does not grow, does not flourish, and taxes it's citizens more every year. Rolla is located right off of Interstate 44 in Missouri. Good location for businesses to relocate, wouldn't you think? It just doesn't happen, and from what I have scene in 9 years, it isn't going to happen as long as the local government "Cronies" are in charge.
Again, I am extremely disappointed with Rolla, MO. Would I recommend this community to others? NO! My recommendation would be Washington, MO, Lebanon, MO, Springfield, MO, or even Sullivan, MO, but unless some drastic changes are made, not Rolla.[read more...]
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| Great place to be. - 4/17/2006
If you are a student or parent, you would love living in Rolla, Mo. Great Schools Pre-K to Graduate UMR, RTI, RTC. Lots of Parks and recreation, short drive to major cities, Six Flags of St. Louis, Lake of The Ozarks. Close to Meramac Springs and Caverns. Some great Restaurants and shopping. Not to crowded.[read more...]
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| quality of life - 8/5/2005
rolla mo. has no good jobs nor do the jobs that are there pay a nice wage ...has the highest sales tax then anywhere in the state of missouri over 7% the people are very unfriendly, crime rate is very high lots of drug problems in this town, this is just not the kind of town i would ever want to live in again.nor would i want to raise a family there, the hospital is very incompotent they send you off to a different hospital like st. louis or colombia great for minor problems but if it is something major away you go elsewhere, web site to find out what i am talking about is.
www.nostandingnews.com
this web site will tell you all you would ever want to know about this town...i have been to this site and i will let you pass judgement ...[read more...]
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