At a Glance
Median Rent
$850/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
2,334/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rossie a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Rossie reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,334/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population91
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans77.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,981
Unemployment1.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property2,334/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,924/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband52.0%
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.
35.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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