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Rossburn, MB

Manitoba

Rossburn is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 973. Residents earn $59,600 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
973 Population 4/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $41,200 per capita
$100,000 Home Value
$452 Median Rent 6.9% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $452/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,600
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,000
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $452
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 21.8%
76% higher than US avg

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

People

Population973
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$41,200
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty21.8%
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$452
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units440
Rent Burden6.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,942 ft (592 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+27.3%
Graduate+1.3%

Community

Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Rossburn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rossburn receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Rossburn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rossburn is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 21.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rossburn is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $452 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Rossburn has a population of 973 with a density of 4 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

973
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
259.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Rossburn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.0%
3% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg
Other Languages17.4%

Social Characteristics

Rossburn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rossburn is $59,600, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Rossburn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,600
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate21.8%
76% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home48.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rossburn is $100,000, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $452 (61% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,000
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$452
61% below US avg
Rent Burden6.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.9%
Renter-Occupied10.2%
Housing Units440

Property Tax

In Rossburn, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+27.3%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4/sq mi
Total Area259.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone79.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home48.4%

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