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

F
Bachelor'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.