Median Income
$28,125
63% lower than US avg
Home Value
$114,200
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.2%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$738
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.5%
48% lower than US avg
How Rowesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population406
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 29%
Economy
B+
Median Income$28,125
Per Capita$18,919
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$4,007M
Commute24 min
Housing
A
Home Value$114,200
Rent$738
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity40.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation166 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+61.4%
School Score4.51
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute24 min
Libraries7
Is Rowesville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rowesville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rowesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rowesville is $28,125, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rowesville is $114,200, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 61.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Rowesville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Rowesville has a population of 406 with a density of 489 people per square mile. The median age is 55.1 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (70.7%), with 29.3% White.
Population
55.1yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Rowesville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Rowesville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Rowesville is $28,125, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income: Rowesville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,125 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $18,919 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,044 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,531 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,850 |
| County GDP | $4,007M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Healthcare | 217 |
| Retail | 340 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,721 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
The median home value in Rowesville is $114,200, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $738 (37% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $114,200 |
| 59% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $738 |
| 37% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,721 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
In Rowesville, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 31.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Rowesville vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 14.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.3% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 83.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 16,385/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 217 |
Crime Rates: Rowesville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
Safety Score
Rowesville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 43.7 inches |
| 15% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 166 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3722°N, 80.8362°W |
| County FIPS | 45075 |