Roscoe, SD

South Dakota

Roscoe is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 294. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
294 Population 774/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $32,537 per capita
$74,400 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,400 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,500
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $74,400
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

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

People

Population294
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$32,537
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$257M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation1,833 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.8%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Libraries2

Is Roscoe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Roscoe receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. 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 $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roscoe is $74,400, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Roscoe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches, including 47.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Roscoe has a population of 294 with a density of 774 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.4%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

294
Total Population
774
People / sq mi
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Roscoe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.0%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.0%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Roscoe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roscoe is $42,500, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Roscoe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,500
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,537
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
IRS Avg AGI$88,990

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg
Establishments (County)186
County GDP$257M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare8
Retail22
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,800
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Work from Home8.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Roscoe is $74,400, 74% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,400
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,800
66% above US avg
Effective Rate7.80%
In Roscoe, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 22.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity22.4%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.7%
Checkup Rate74.2%
Premature Death6,206/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access40.4%
Healthcare Facilities8

Crime Rates: Roscoe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Roscoe has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.4 inches
44% below US avg
Snowfall47.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,833 ft (559 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density774/sq mi
Coordinates45.4501°N, 99.3367°W
County FIPS46045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.7%
D 18.9%

Winner: Republican by 60.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+91.8%
School Test Score5.45
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density774/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants8
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Work from Home8.9%

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