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Rosebud, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Rosebud is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 333. Residents earn $60,521 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
333 Population 628/sq mi density
$60,521 Median Income $33,871 per capita
$78,900 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,521 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,900 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,521
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $78,900
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.3%
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population333
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density628/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,521
Per Capita$33,871
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,642 ft (500 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute35 min
Broadband85.4%
Libraries14

Is Rosebud a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rosebud receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Rosebud offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rosebud is $60,521, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rosebud is $78,900, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rosebud experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rosebud has a population of 333 with a density of 628 people per square mile. The median age is 43.8 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%).

Population

333
Total Population
628
People / sq mi
43.8yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

Rosebud vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Rosebud vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rosebud is $60,521, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Rosebud vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,521
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,871
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Rosebud is $78,900, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$78,900
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.89%
Rosebud has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,642 ft (500 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density628/sq mi
Coordinates40.7493°N, 78.5459°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 85.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
52% below US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density628/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.4%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

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