Median Income
$62,708
17% lower than US avg
Home Value
$97,800
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$780
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.2%
26% lower than US avg
How Rossville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,246
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density890/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,708
Per Capita$28,661
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$4,180M
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,800
Rent$780
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$111,529
Health
Obesity42.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation680 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+90.2%
School Score5.34
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Libraries10
Is Rossville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rossville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Rossville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rossville is $62,708, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rossville is $97,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Climate & Weather
Rossville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 20.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Rossville has a population of 1,246 with a density of 890 people per square mile. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.
Population
38.1yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Rossville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Rossville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Rossville is $62,708, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income: Rossville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $62,708 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $28,661 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,745 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,313 |
| County GDP | $4,180M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 212 |
| Manufacturing | 72 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,912 |
| 40% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.02% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.6% |
The median home value in Rossville is $97,800, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $780 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $111,529.
Home Values
| Census Median | $97,800 |
| 65% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $111,529 |
| Median List Price | $139,900 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $139,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $96 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| 33% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,912 |
| 40% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 5.02% |
In Rossville, 42.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 25.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Rossville vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,430/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
Crime Rates: Rossville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
Safety Score
Rossville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 20.3 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3815°N, 87.6699°W |
| County FIPS | 17183 |