Rose Hill, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jasper County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
50 Population 79/sq mi density
$40,833 Median Income $21,308 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$40,833 median income, 20.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rose Hill, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,833
46% below
$21,308 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Rose Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rose Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Poverty
302%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rose Hill a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rose Hill residents earn a median household income of $40,833 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,308. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 240 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Education

12.5% of adults in Rose Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rose Hill has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population50
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$40,833
Per Capita$21,308
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$646M
Avg Weekly Wage$909

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$160,518
Housing Units18
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation563 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband68.2%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rose Hill was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.