At a Glance
Median Income
$69,191
$40,826 per capita
Home Value
$35,900
Zillow: $69,571
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
20.0% smoking rate
How Rosston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosston residents earn a median household income of $69,191 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,826. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 188 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosston is $35,900 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,571. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
7.1% of adults in Rosston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosston has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population362
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,191
Per Capita$40,826
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$318M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$35,900
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$69,571
Housing Units210
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,042/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation331 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute39 min
Broadband54.9%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosston was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.