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St. Rose, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

St. Rose is a small town in Illinois with a population of 566. Residents earn $114,688 per year, which is 53% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
566 Population 959/sq mi density
$114,688 Median Income $40,471 per capita
$203,900 Home Value
$958 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,900 home value, $958/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $114,688
53% higher than US avg
Home Value $203,900
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.4%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $958
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How St. Rose Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population566
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$114,688
Per Capita$40,471
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$1,581M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,900
Rent$958
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units191
Rent Burden35.6%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking13.2%
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.8%
Libraries5

Is St. Rose a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Rose receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. St. Rose stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Rose is $114,688, which is significantly higher than the national average — 53% above $75,149. This places St. Rose among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Rose is $203,900, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Rose enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. Rose has a population of 566 with a density of 959 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).

Population

566
Total Population
959
People / sq mi
36.9yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Rose vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.0%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Rose vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Rose is $114,688, which is 53% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: St. Rose vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,688
53% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,471
Avg Weekly Wage$965
IRS Avg AGI$80,389

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)940
County GDP$1,581M

Business (County)

Restaurants88
Healthcare95
Retail136
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,038
44% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Drive Alone90.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Rose is $203,900, 28% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$203,900
28% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below US avg
Rent Burden35.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.8%
Housing Units191
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,038
44% above US avg
Effective Rate2.47%
In St. Rose, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 13.2% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Rose vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.2%
6% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.3%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.4%
Short Sleep34.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits66.9%
Premature Death5,626/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access65.7%
Healthcare Facilities95
St. Rose has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.4 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall11.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density959/sq mi
Coordinates38.6826°N, 89.5536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17027
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.8-point margin. 85.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75%
D 23.1%

Winner: Republican by 51.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.4%
36% below US avg
High School+94.5%
Graduate Degree+4.9%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density959/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.8%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities95
Restaurants88
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Drive Alone90.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.3%

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