At a Glance
Median Income
$40,833
$21,308 per capita
Violent Crime
143/100K
1,924/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
37.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rose Hill a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 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 10.0% (178% 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.
Safety & Crime
Rose Hill reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,924/100K.
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 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$40,833
Per Capita$21,308
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty37.5%
County GDP$646M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$160,518
Housing Units18
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property1,924/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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%
Broadband22.0%
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.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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