Living in Roscoe, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roscoe · Census data 2020–2024
Roscoe has 101 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $43,611 (38% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $71,300.
Roscoe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Roscoe at a glance
- Population
- 101
- Median age
- 34.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $43,611State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $71,300State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Roscoe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 15.4%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Roscoe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roscoe the median home value is $71,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Roscoe median household income
The median household income in Roscoe is $43,611 and the income per person is $14,838. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Roscoe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 73
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 50.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.81
50.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Roscoe has many vacation and second homes.
Roscoe demographics
- Population
- 101
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 37.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 36
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roscoe ›
Education in Roscoe
6.6% of adults 25 and older in Roscoe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roscoe
- Unemployment rate
- 15.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Roscoe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roscoe | 101 | $43,611 | $71,300 | — |
| Osceola | 1,042 | $42,582 | $127,000 | $557 |
| Lowry City | 618 | $41,250 | $82,200 | $715 |
| El Dorado Springs | 3,586 | $32,128 | $103,900 | $775 |
| Rockville | 153 | $35,625 | — | $817 |
| Weaubleau | 521 | $30,686 | — | $545 |
| Schell City | 224 | $46,250 | $57,500 | $569 |
| Humansville | 1,058 | $37,446 | $63,700 | $632 |
| Appleton City | 1,221 | $49,036 | $98,200 | $557 |
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What is the median household income in Roscoe, MO?
The median household income in Roscoe is $43,611, 38% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Roscoe?
The median home value in Roscoe is $71,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Roscoe, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 15.4%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Roscoe?
The median age in Roscoe is 34.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Roscoe?
The average commute to work in Roscoe is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roscoe?
The unemployment rate in Roscoe is 15.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roscoe?
6.6% of adults in Roscoe have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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