Rossie, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clay County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
91 Population 650/sq mi density
$850 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rossie, IA

At a Glance

Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
12.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Rossie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
73%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rossie a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

2.9% of adults in Rossie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rossie has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population91
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$29,981
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,540M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029

Housing

Home Value
Rent$850
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$196,620
Housing Units48
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,924/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation1,410 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute13 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rossie was built in 1955.
28.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.