Rose Lodge, OR

Oregon

Rose Lodge is a small town in Oregon with a population of 1,186. Residents earn $55,179 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,186 Population 124/sq mi density
$55,179 Median Income $22,167 per capita
$221,200 Home Value
$1,146 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,179 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$221,200 home value, $1,146/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,179
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $221,200
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.1%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,146
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.1%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,186
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 65%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,179
Per Capita$22,167
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$1,475M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$221,200
Rent$1,146
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.0%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain96.4 in/yr
Elevation478 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+89.9%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Libraries7

Is Rose Lodge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rose Lodge receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rose Lodge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rose Lodge is $55,179, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rose Lodge is $221,200, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,146 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Rose Lodge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 96.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Rose Lodge has a population of 1,186 with a density of 124 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.7%), with 6% Hispanic.

Population

1,186
Total Population
124
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
9.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.8%
Female 42.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Rose Lodge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.3%
3% below US avg
Spanish23.7%
77% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rose Lodge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rose Lodge is $55,179, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Rose Lodge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,179
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,167
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
IRS Avg AGI$70,743

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.1%
2% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,090
County GDP$1,475M

Business (County)

Restaurants137
Healthcare50
Retail106
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,208
49% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rose Lodge is $221,200, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,146 (1% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$221,200
22% below US avg
Median List Price$550,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$550,000
$/Sq Ft$176
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops33.3%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,146
1% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,208
49% above US avg
Effective Rate2.35%
In Rose Lodge, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 32.0% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.2%
22% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure33.9%
Asthma13.8%
COPD9.3%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression32.0%
Mental Distress22.7%
Physical Distress17.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Checkup Rate69.9%
Premature Death10,982/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access63.4%
Healthcare Facilities50

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Rose Lodge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation is 96.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall96.4 inches
154% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation478 ft (146 m)
Area9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates45.0187°N, 123.8882°W
County FIPS41057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 47.9%

Winner: Republican by 1.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.1%
26% below US avg
High School+89.9%
School Test Score5.14
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density124/sq mi
Total Area9.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities50
Restaurants137
Retail Stores106

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Work from Home7.4%

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