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Roosevelt, MN

Minnesota

Roosevelt is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 179. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
179 Population 174/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $24,790 per capita
$63,800 Home Value $179,547 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,800 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $63,800
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Roosevelt Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population179
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$24,790
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$1,699M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$179,547
Housing Units66
Rent Burden25.8%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Uninsured7.9%
Smoking15.8%
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain27.7 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,162 ft (354 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute18 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries3

Is Roosevelt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Roosevelt receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Roosevelt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Roosevelt is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roosevelt is $63,800, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Roosevelt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Roosevelt has a population of 179 with a density of 174 people per square mile. The median age is 33.5 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.9%), with 3.4% Hispanic.

Population

179
Total Population
174
People / sq mi
33.5yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Roosevelt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Roosevelt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roosevelt is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Roosevelt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,790
Avg Weekly Wage$1,210
IRS Avg AGI$69,984

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)474
County GDP$1,699M

Business (County)

Restaurants42
Healthcare32
Retail76
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,406
54% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate8.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.4 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Roosevelt is $63,800, 77% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $179,547.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$63,800
77% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$179,547

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.0%
Housing Units66
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,406
54% above US avg
Effective Rate8.47%
In Roosevelt, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.9% of residents lack health insurance. 15.8% are current smokers. 25.1% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Roosevelt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure26.2%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.8%
13% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.5%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep32.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.9%
Uninsured7.9%
8% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,907
Dentists1:1,699
Mental Health1:2,542
Checkup Rate71.1%
Dental Visits59.0%
Premature Death8,531/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access59.5%
Healthcare Facilities32
Roosevelt has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.7 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average36.6°F
32% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.7 inches
27% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,162 ft (354 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates48.8070°N, 95.1010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27135
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.3-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74%
D 24.7%

Winner: Republican by 49.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+90.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.08
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density174/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities32
Restaurants42
Retail Stores76

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.4 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.1%

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