Rosedale, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Desha County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,871 Population 345/sq mi density
$16,691 Median Income $15,471 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $73,358 Zillow
$343 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$16,691 median income, 8.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $343/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rosedale, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$16,691
78% below
$15,471 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
64% below
Zillow: $73,358
Median Rent
$343/mo
71% below
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
57.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.2%
66% above
25.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Rosedale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rosedale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
22%
Home Value
36%
Rent
29%
Poverty
464%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
236%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rosedale a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rosedale residents earn a median household income of $16,691 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,471. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 57.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rosedale is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,358. Median rent is $343/month, with 37.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

12.2% of adults in Rosedale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rosedale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,871
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

F
Median Income$16,691
Per Capita$15,471
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty57.5%
County GDP$724M
Avg Weekly Wage$911

Housing

B
Home Value$100,800
Rent$343
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$73,358
Housing Units802
Rent Burden37.8%

Health

Obesity53.2%
Diabetes22.5%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death15,390/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.6 in/yr
Elevation148 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute16 min
Broadband54.6%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rosedale was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.