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Rosholt, WI

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Rosholt is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 476. Residents earn $54,063 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
476 Population 453/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $29,614 per capita
$166,300 Home Value $284,221 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,300 home value, $768/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,063
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $166,300
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $768
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population476
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$29,614
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$5,836M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,300
Rent$768
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$284,221
Housing Units227
Rent Burden25.8%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking13.5%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,136 ft (346 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.1%
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Is Rosholt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rosholt receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. 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 $54,063, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rosholt is $166,300, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Rosholt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Rosholt has a population of 476 with a density of 453 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

476
Total Population
453
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Rosholt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rosholt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rosholt is $54,063, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Rosholt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,063
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,614
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
IRS Avg AGI$75,853

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,939
County GDP$5,836M

Business (County)

Restaurants217
Healthcare230
Retail206
Manufacturing75

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,247
78% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.4 min
Drive Alone67.1%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Rosholt is $166,300, 41% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $768 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $284,221.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,300
41% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$284,221

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$768
34% below US avg
Rent Burden25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.2%
Housing Units227
Median Year Built1950

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,247
78% above US avg
Effective Rate3.76%
In Rosholt, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 13.5% are current smokers. 25.4% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.1%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.5%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress11.2%
Short Sleep32.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.8%
Dental Visits70.2%
Premature Death5,999/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access70.2%
Healthcare Facilities230
Rosholt has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.0 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.0 inches
11% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,136 ft (346 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density453/sq mi
Coordinates44.6302°N, 89.3052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 1.2-point margin. 84.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.6%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 1.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+90.7%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density453/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.1%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities230
Restaurants217
Retail Stores206

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.4 min
Drive Alone67.1%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home9.5%

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