At a Glance
Median Income
$26,797
$21,876 per capita
Home Value
$83,000
Zillow: $145,231
Median Rent
$593/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
18.6% smoking rate
How Rosebud Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosebud's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosebud a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosebud residents earn a median household income of $26,797 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,876. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosebud is $83,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,231. Median rent is $593/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
11.8% of adults in Rosebud hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosebud has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,077
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density1,346/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$26,797
Per Capita$21,876
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$593
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$145,231
Housing Units555
Rent Burden37.3%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation405 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosebud was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.