Minnesota
Rose Creek is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 453. Residents earn $79,583 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rose Creek receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rose Creek stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Rose Creek is $79,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Rose Creek is $139,800, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rose Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,583 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,864 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,174 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,979 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 900 |
| County GDP | $2,995M |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Healthcare | 109 |
| Retail | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,183 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.99% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $139,800 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $287,057 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,183 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,955/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.2 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,262 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 924/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6045°N, 92.8289°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27099 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 924/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Retail Stores | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |