Midwest

Rolla

Phelps County, MO

Population

20,025

Walk Score

88 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$760

Median home value

$161,500

Founded

1858

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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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Rolla Ranger Station Historic District · listed 2003

Notable landmarks

  • Headquarters, Rolla Division of the Bureau of Mines · listed 2017
  • National Bank of Rolla Building · listed 2001
  • Phelps County Courthouse · listed 1993
  • Phelps County Jail · listed 1990

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