At a Glance
Median Income
$63,333
$34,885 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
Zillow: $100,302
Median Rent
$950/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roscoe residents earn a median household income of $63,333 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,885. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roscoe is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,302. Median rent is $950/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.1% of adults in Roscoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roscoe has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population600
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density3,333/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,333
Per Capita$34,885
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent$950
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$100,302
Housing Units339
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation770 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Roscoe was founded in 1869.
The median home in Roscoe was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.