At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$48,362 per capita
Home Value
$135,000
Zillow: $252,426
Median Rent
$905/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.4% smoking rate
How Rothsay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rothsay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rothsay a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rothsay residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,362. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rothsay is $135,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,426. Median rent is $905/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
25.8% of adults in Rothsay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rothsay has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population504
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density586/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$48,362
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,000
Rent$905
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$252,426
Housing Units225
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
Elevation1,187 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rothsay was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hector International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.