Rosholt, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Traverse County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
430 Population 1,433/sq mi density
$62,375 Median Income $33,197 per capita
$115,800 Home Value $204,001 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,375 median income, 6.4% 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

Rosholt, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,375
17% below
$33,197 per capita
Home Value
$115,800
59% below
Zillow: $204,001
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
32% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Rosholt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
41%
Rent
75%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rosholt 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

Rosholt residents earn a median household income of $62,375 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,197. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rosholt is $115,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,001. Median rent is $867/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

22.8% of adults in Rosholt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 25.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population430
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,433/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,375
Per Capita$33,197
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$348M
Avg Weekly Wage$941

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,800
Rent$867
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$204,001
Housing Units174
Rent Burden35.6%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain25.8 in/yr
Elevation1,083 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rosholt was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.