At a Glance
Median Income
$68,657
$29,641 per capita
Home Value
$177,200
Zillow: $298,388
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
16.3% smoking rate
How Rossville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rossville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rossville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rossville residents earn a median household income of $68,657 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,641. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 634 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rossville is $177,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,388. Median rent is $1,017/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
26.0% of adults in Rossville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rossville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,601
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density3,480/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,657
Per Capita$29,641
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,200
Rent$1,017
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$298,388
Housing Units635
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation722 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Rossville was founded in 1832.
The median home in Rossville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.