South Dakota
Rosholt is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 430. Residents earn $62,375 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rosholt receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Rosholt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rosholt is $62,375, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rosholt is $115,800, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rosholt is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Rosholt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,375 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,197 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $941 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,573 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 154 |
| County GDP | $348M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,440 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.11% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $115,800 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $867 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,440 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.11% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,353/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.8 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8662°N, 96.7318°W |
| County FIPS | 27155 |
Winner: Republican by 31.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.8% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,433/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |