At a Glance
Median Income
$51,719
$36,150 per capita
Home Value
$72,200
Zillow: $193,243
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
23.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.4% smoking rate
How La Rose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Rose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Rose a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Rose residents earn a median household income of $51,719 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,150. The unemployment rate stands at 23.0% (539% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Rose is $72,200 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,243. Median rent is $1,052/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
2.2% of adults in La Rose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Rose has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,719
Per Capita$36,150
Unemployment23.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,200
Rent$1,052
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$193,243
Housing Units68
Rent Burden36.9%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation665 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in La Rose was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.