At a Glance
Median Income
$58,287
$31,181 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $238,380
Median Rent
$970/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
604/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
13.6% 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
3.3 / 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 $58,287 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,181. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,183 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rossville is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,380. Median rent is $970/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Rossville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 604/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Rossville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rossville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,183
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density2,151/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,287
Per Capita$31,181
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$14,584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,156
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$970
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$238,380
Housing Units471
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property604/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,420/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation948 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Rossville was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.