Moving to Rolla

Welcome to the Middle of Everywhere, Rolla, Missouri. Whether you are planning a visit, passing through or considering a move, this website has something for you.

Rolla is a safe, clean, attractive community in which values of family, community, hard work and education remain strong. We are nestled in a haven of outdoor life sure to please everyone from the outdoorsman to the curious family hoping for a peek at one of our white-tail deer. The timeless beauty of the Ozarks that surround us are deeply furrowed by some of the most accessible spring-fed streams in the United States. Phelps County, of which Rolla is the county seat, boasts more miles of trout streams than any other county in the state.

Rolla enjoys a well-trained workforce and stable economy, where recessions typically pass unnoticed. Missouri University of Science and Technology, Phelps County Regional Medical Center, the U.S. Geological Survey and several clean manufacturing firms lead the way in employment.

There is also easy access to some of the finest recreational opportunities in the nation, from the famous Ozark float streams to the Branson, Missouri entertainment complex to the excitement of the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Simply stated, this is a place to pursue your version of the American dream in a safe, clean, attractive community that values faith, hard work and education. The question, then, is not whether you can afford to come to a town like Rolla—it's whether you can afford not to.