At a Glance
Median Income
$45,071
$16,154 per capita
Median Rent
$1,295/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
864/100K
4,428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
62.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Rouse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rouse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rouse a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rouse residents earn a median household income of $45,071 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,154. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Rouse reports 864 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 127% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,428/100K.
Education
5.5% of adults in Rouse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
62.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rouse has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,205
Median Age25.4 yrs
Density5,021/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,071
Per Capita$16,154
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,295
Ownership19.9%
Zillow$440,861
Housing Units367
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent864/100K
Property4,428/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death9,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation85 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+62.2%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute41 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Rouse was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 1,051 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.
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