At a Glance
Median Income
$90,179
$35,352 per capita
Home Value
$120,300
Zillow: $206,381
Median Rent
$404/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
20.9% smoking rate
How Rolette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rolette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rolette a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rolette residents earn a median household income of $90,179 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,352. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 287 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rolette is $120,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,381. Median rent is $404/month, with 13.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
36.8% of adults in Rolette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rolette has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,179
Per Capita$35,352
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$595M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,300
Rent$404
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$206,381
Housing Units249
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death22,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation1,623 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Rolette was founded in 1905.
The median home in Rolette was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.