Minnesota
Rothsay is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 504. Residents earn $83,125 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rothsay receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Rothsay stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Rothsay is $83,125, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Rothsay is $135,000, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $905 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.
25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Rothsay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches, including 49.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,125 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,362 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,077 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,164 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 208 |
| County GDP | $386M |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,733 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.77% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $135,000 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $239,684 |
| $/Sq Ft | $104 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $905 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.7% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,733 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.77% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,030/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.8 inches |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,187 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4731°N, 96.2842°W |
| County FIPS | 27167 |
Winner: Republican by 39 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.8% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |