Rosa, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Rosa is a small town in Alabama with a population of 759.

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
759 Population 181/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $29,519 per capita
N/A Home Value $228,005 Zillow
$728 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $728
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

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

People

Population759
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$29,519
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,535M
Commute39 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
Rent$728
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$228,005

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation648 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+96.7%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute39 min
Libraries2

Is Rosa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rosa receives an overall livability score of 1.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Rosa faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $728 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Rosa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rosa has a population of 759 with a density of 181 people per square mile. The median age is 61.4 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).

Population

759
Total Population
181
People / sq mi
61.4yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Rosa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.9%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rosa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rosa is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Rosa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$29,519
Avg Weekly Wage$879
IRS Avg AGI$62,345

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% below US avg
Establishments (County)956
County GDP$1,535M

Business (County)

Restaurants58
Healthcare74
Retail132
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,734
50% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.2 min
Work from Home3.9%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $728 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $228,005.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$228,005

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$113
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.8%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$728
37% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,734
50% below US avg
In Rosa, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Asthma9.9%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.5%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death11,898/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access42.3%
Healthcare Facilities74

Crime Rates: Rosa vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Rosa has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.0 inches
50% above US avg
Snowfall1.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation648 ft (198 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates33.9928°N, 86.5003°W
County FIPS01009
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 81-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 90.2%
D 9.2%

Winner: Republican by 81 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score4.40
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density181/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities74
Restaurants58
Retail Stores132

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.2 min
Work from Home3.9%

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