At a Glance
Median Income
$42,500
$32,537 per capita
Home Value
$74,400
Zillow: $122,187
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 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?
B+
3.7 / 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 $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,537. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roscoe is $74,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,187. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Roscoe reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Roscoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roscoe has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population294
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$32,537
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,400
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$122,187
Housing Units191
Rent Burden18.3%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,833 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Roscoe was founded in 1877.
The median home in Roscoe was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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