Minnesota
Roseau is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,728. Residents earn $60,185 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Roseau receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Roseau offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Roseau is $60,185, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Roseau is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,027 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Roseau is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,244 per 100,000, near the national average.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Roseau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,185 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,625 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,210 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,984 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 474 |
| County GDP | $1,699M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 76 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,406 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.16% |
| Commute Time | 15.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |
| Census Median | $130,000 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $227,675 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,027 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $671 |
| 1 Bedroom | $867 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,256 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,406 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.16% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,531/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Total Violent | 38.0/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 38.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,244.2/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 114.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,054.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 76.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 36.6°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.7 inches |
| 27% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8444°N, 95.7625°W |
| County FIPS | 27135 |
Winner: Republican by 49.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.29 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,014/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 76 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 15.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |