Median Income
$61,200
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment
15.6%
333% higher than US avg
How Ross River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population355
Median AgeN/A
Density45/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,200
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment15.6%
PovertyN/A
Commute11 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units160
Rent Burden9.7%
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+22.0%
Graduate+3.4%
Is Ross River a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ross River receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Ross River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ross River is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.6%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.0% have completed high school.
Ross River has a population of 355 with a density of 45 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (98.6%), with 2.8% Asian.
Population
355
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Ross River vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.5% |
| 8% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 14.1% |
Social Characteristics
Ross River vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Ross River is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.6% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.
Income: Ross River vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,200 |
| 19% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.6% |
| 333% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 11.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 52.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 21.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.6% |
| Housing Units | 160 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Ross River vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Ross River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 61.9778°N, 132.4493°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |