Rose Hill, IA

Iowa

Rose Hill is a small town in Iowa with a population of 286. Residents earn $77,143 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
286 Population 2,043/sq mi density
$77,143 Median Income $28,527 per capita
$65,500 Home Value $231,355 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,143 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,500 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,143
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $65,500
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population286
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density2,043/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,143
Per Capita$28,527
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,192M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$231,355

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation811 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+87.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.7%
Libraries2

Is Rose Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rose Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Rose Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rose Hill is $77,143, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rose Hill is $65,500, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rose Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rose Hill has a population of 286 with a density of 2,043 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

286
Total Population
2,043
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.7%
Female 41.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rose Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rose Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rose Hill is $77,143, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Rose Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,143
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$28,527
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
IRS Avg AGI$73,144

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)625
County GDP$1,192M

Business (County)

Restaurants44
Healthcare43
Retail75
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,289
23% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit2.2%
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Rose Hill is $65,500, 77% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $231,355.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,500
77% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$231,355

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,289
23% above US avg
Effective Rate6.55%
In Rose Hill, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.8% report depression. 26.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rose Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.3%
Physical Inactivity26.4%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Checkup Rate74.0%
Premature Death7,887/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access70.6%
Healthcare Facilities43

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Rose Hill has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.4 inches
2% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation811 ft (247 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density2,043/sq mi
Coordinates41.3204°N, 92.4636°W
County FIPS19123
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.6-point margin. 79.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 23.6%

Winner: Republican by 51.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+87.0%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density2,043/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.7%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities43
Restaurants44
Retail Stores75

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit2.2%
Work from Home8.1%

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