Rosholt, SD

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
430 Population 1,433/sq mi density
$62,375 Median Income $33,197 per capita
$115,800 Home Value
$867 Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$62,375 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,800 home value, $867/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,375
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $115,800
59% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.8%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent $867
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.5%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population430
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,433/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,375
Per Capita$33,197
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$348M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,800
Rent$867
OwnershipN/A

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Elevation1,083 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+98.6%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Libraries2

Is Rosholt a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Rosholt has a population of 430 with a density of 1,433 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.4%), with 7.7% Hispanic.

Population

430
Total Population
1,433
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rosholt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rosholt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rosholt is $62,375, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Rosholt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,375
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,197
Avg Weekly Wage$941
IRS Avg AGI$75,573

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)154
County GDP$348M

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare10
Retail27
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,440
30% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Rosholt is $115,800, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $867 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$115,800
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$867
25% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,440
30% below US avg
Effective Rate2.11%
In Rosholt, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress17.6%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.6%
Checkup Rate73.5%
Premature Death8,353/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access59.3%
Healthcare Facilities10
Rosholt has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Rosholt has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.8 inches
32% below US avg
Snowfall49.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,433/sq mi
Coordinates45.8662°N, 96.7318°W
County FIPS27155
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 33.2%

Winner: Republican by 31.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
32% below US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score5.45
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density1,433/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities10
Restaurants5
Retail Stores27

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Work from Home7.8%

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