At a Glance
Median Income
$59,258
$27,605 per capita
Home Value
$193,300
Zillow: $202,932
Median Rent
$725/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
18.7% smoking rate
How Rosepine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosepine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosepine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosepine residents earn a median household income of $59,258 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,605. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosepine is $193,300 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,932. Median rent is $725/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
19.2% of adults in Rosepine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 60.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,817
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density748/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,258
Per Capita$27,605
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,972M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,300
Rent$725
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$202,932
Housing Units786
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.5 in/yr
Elevation208 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute31 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosepine was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Beauregard Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.