Rosburg, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
468 Population 20/sq mi density
$56,596 Median Income $25,135 per capita
$221,600 Home Value $380,890 Zillow
$1,571 Median Rent 44.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,596 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$221,600 home value, $1,571/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Rosburg, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,596
25% below
$25,135 per capita
Home Value
$221,600
21% below
Zillow: $380,890
Median Rent
$1,571/mo
35% above
44.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
16% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Rosburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rosburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
79%
Rent
135%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rosburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rosburg residents earn a median household income of $56,596 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,135. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rosburg is $221,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,890. Median rent is $1,571/month, with 44.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

28.4% of adults in Rosburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rosburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population468
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,596
Per Capita$25,135
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A
Home Value$221,600
Rent$1,571
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$380,890
Housing Units257
Rent Burden44.8%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain103.5 in/yr
Elevation212 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute35 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rosburg was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.