At a Glance
Median Income
$121,116
$58,488 per capita
Home Value
$459,800
Zillow: $539,726
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
13.8% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rossville residents earn a median household income of $121,116 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,488. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rossville is $459,800 , 63% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $539,726. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
33.7% of adults in Rossville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rossville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,173
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$121,116
Per Capita$58,488
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
A+
Home Value$459,800
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$539,726
Housing Units504
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation351 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rossville was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.