Median Income $44,625

41% lower than US avg

Home Value $72,800

74% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 8.5%

75% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.5%

1% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 6.4%

48% lower than US avg

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

People

Population109

Median Age46.5 yrs

Density71/mi²

Male / Female61% / 39%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans79.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$44,625

Per Capita$19,446

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty6.4%

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$72,800

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units76

Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity32.5%

Uninsured8.7%

Smoking18.4%

Depression25.9%

Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain41.5 in/yr

Sunny Days261/yr

Elevation761 ft (232 m)

Education

Bachelor's+8.5%

High School+87.3%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute22 min

Broadband47.0%

Is Roscoe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Roscoe receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Roscoe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Roscoe is $44,625, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roscoe is $72,800, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Roscoe enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Roscoe has a population of 109 with a density of 71 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

109

Total Population

People / sq mi

46.5yrs

Median Age

20% above US avg

1.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.6%

Female 39.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Roscoe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.2%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	0.8%
	94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Roscoe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roscoe is $44,625, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Roscoe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$44,625
	41% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$19,446

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	6.4%
	48% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.0 min
Drive Alone	73.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Roscoe is $72,800, 74% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$72,800
	74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	35.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	78.7%
Housing Units	76
Median Year Built	1948

Property Tax

In Roscoe, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.7% of residents lack health insurance. 18.4% are current smokers. 25.9% report depression. 29.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.5%
	1% above US avg
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart Disease	6.3%
High Blood Pressure	31.2%
Asthma	10.2%
COPD	8.2%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.4%
	31% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.4%
Physical Inactivity	29.1%
Depression	25.9%
Mental Distress	19.1%
Physical Distress	14.2%
Short Sleep	31.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	85.7%
Uninsured	8.7%
	1% above US avg
Checkup Rate	68.1%
Dental Visits	50.9%

Food & Exercise

Roscoe has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.5 inches. The area enjoys 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	55.7°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	261 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	41.5 inches
	9% above US avg
Snowfall	3.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	761 ft (232 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	71/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9728°N, 93.8122°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	8.5%
	75% below US avg
High School+	87.3%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.51

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	71/sq mi
Total Area	1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	47.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.0 min
Drive Alone	73.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Roscoe, MO

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Roscoe a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Roscoe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Roscoe vs U.S. Average

Income: Roscoe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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