Living in Rosebud, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosebud · Census data 2020–2024
Rosebud has 442 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $50,625 (28% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $132,800, the median rent is $500/month.
Rosebud is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rosebud at a glance
- Population
- 442
- Median age
- 41State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,625State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $132,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $500/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Rosebud a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rosebud
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosebud the median home value is $132,800, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.
Rosebud median household income
The median household income in Rosebud is $50,625 and the income per person is $24,189. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Rosebud: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 189
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.60
Rosebud demographics
- Population
- 442
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 170
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosebud ›
Education in Rosebud
9.4% of adults 25 and older in Rosebud have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosebud
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Rosebud vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebud | 442 | $50,625 | $132,800 | $500 |
| Gerald | 1,368 | $61,458 | $150,800 | $842 |
| Owensville | 2,806 | $49,149 | $139,800 | $676 |
| Bland | 476 | $34,423 | $92,400 | $679 |
| Oak Grove Village | 347 | $41,324 | $152,500 | $873 |
| West Sullivan | 220 | $61,875 | $150,000 | $1,424 |
| Sullivan | 6,310 | $63,370 | $163,200 | $919 |
| New Haven | 3,302 | $71,306 | $192,400 | $974 |
| Bourbon | 1,636 | $53,533 | $136,800 | $907 |
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What is the median household income in Rosebud, MO?
The median household income in Rosebud is $50,625, 28% 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 Rosebud?
The median home value in Rosebud is $132,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Rosebud?
The median gross rent in Rosebud is $500 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Rosebud, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Rosebud?
The median age in Rosebud is 41 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Rosebud?
The average commute to work in Rosebud is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosebud?
The unemployment rate in Rosebud is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosebud?
9.4% of adults in Rosebud 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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