At a Glance
Median Income
$148,036
$44,931 per capita
Home Value
$305,900
Zillow: $384,029
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
9.9% smoking rate
How Rowena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rowena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rowena a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rowena residents earn a median household income of $148,036 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,931. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rowena is $305,900 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,029. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
29.2% of adults in Rowena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rowena has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population137
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density442/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,036
Per Capita$44,931
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$305,900
Rent
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$384,029
Housing Units48
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain27.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,438 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Rowena was built in 1938.
42.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.