At a Glance
Median Income
$44,000
$22,724 per capita
Home Value
$183,300
Zillow: $218,453
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
1,900/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
71.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Roscoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roscoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roscoe a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roscoe residents earn a median household income of $44,000 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,724. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roscoe is $183,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,453. Median rent is $1,196/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Roscoe reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,900/100K.
Education
1.5% of adults in Roscoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
71.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roscoe has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population96
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans67.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,000
Per Capita$22,724
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A
Home Value$183,300
Rent$1,196
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$218,453
Housing Units54
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property1,900/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,171 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.5%
High School+71.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Roscoe was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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