Rosa, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Blount County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
759
Population
181/sq mi density
$728
Median Rent
11.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rosa, AL
At a Glance
Median Rent
$728/mo
37% below
11.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
How Rosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Rent
63%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosa a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
5.7% of adults in Rosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosa has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population759
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,519
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,535M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
Home Value
Rent$728
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$235,823
Housing Units326
Rent Burden11.0%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.4 in/yr
Elevation648 ft
Education
FBachelor's+5.7%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosa was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.