Rosepine, LA

Louisiana

Rosepine is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 1,817. Residents earn $59,258 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,817 Population 748/sq mi density
$59,258 Median Income $27,605 per capita
$193,300 Home Value $189,554 Zillow
$725 Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,258 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$193,300 home value, $725/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,258
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $193,300
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,817
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density748/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,258
Per Capita$27,605
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,972M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,300
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$189,554

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.9%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain60.5 in/yr
Elevation208 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+87.8%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute31 min
Libraries5

Is Rosepine a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rosepine receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Rosepine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rosepine is $59,258, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rosepine is $193,300, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Rosepine enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Rosepine has a population of 1,817 with a density of 748 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.4%), with 10.6% Black.

Population

1,817
Total Population
748
People / sq mi
34.2yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Rosepine vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.9%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.1%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rosepine vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rosepine is $59,258, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Rosepine vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,258
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,605
Avg Weekly Wage$964
IRS Avg AGI$68,491

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg
Establishments (County)858
County GDP$1,972M

Business (County)

Restaurants51
Healthcare66
Retail111
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,210
37% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Rosepine is $193,300, 31% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $189,554.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$193,300
31% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$189,554
Median List Price$238,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$238,500
$/Sq Ft$148
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,210
37% below US avg
Effective Rate1.14%
In Rosepine, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.9% report depression. 30.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rosepine vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure37.5%
Asthma10.3%
COPD7.9%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity30.9%
Depression28.9%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.1%
Checkup Rate79.5%
Premature Death11,152/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access21.4%
Healthcare Facilities66

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Rosepine has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall60.5 inches
59% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation208 ft (63 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density748/sq mi
Coordinates30.9245°N, 93.2885°W
County FIPS22011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 71.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.1%
D 13.8%

Winner: Republican by 71.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+87.8%
School Test Score4.48
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density748/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants51
Retail Stores111

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Work from Home3.1%

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