Living in Roscoe, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roscoe · Census data 2020–2024

Roscoe has 97 residents with a median age of 22.3. The median household income is $41,339 (46% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $57,500.

Roscoe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Roscoe at a glance

Population
97
Median age
22.3State: 37.2
Median household income
$41,339State: $76,475
Median home value
$57,500State: $238,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Roscoe a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Roscoe

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roscoe the median home value is $57,500, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Roscoe$57,500
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Roscoe median household income

The median household income in Roscoe is $41,339 and the income per person is $24,189. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Roscoe$41,339
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Roscoe: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
66
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
36.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1949
Average household size
2.31

36.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Roscoe has many vacation and second homes.

Roscoe demographics

Population
97
Median age
22.3
Under 18
15.5%
65 and older
13.4%
Households
42
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roscoe ›

Education in Roscoe

0% of adults 25 and older in Roscoe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Roscoe0%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Roscoe

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3%
Average commute
—State: 19 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Roscoe vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Roscoe97$41,339$57,500—
Ogallala4,777$58,556$155,800$667
Paxton622$66,875$131,300$848
Brule346$46,750$131,300$658
Madrid226$75,000$91,300—
Grant1,413$71,389$154,600$971
Belmar143$24,432$284,400—
Elsie139$48,333$70,000$620
Sutherland1,209$72,857$188,200$572

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Living in Roscoe: FAQ

What is the median household income in Roscoe, NE?

The median household income in Roscoe is $41,339, 46% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $57,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Roscoe, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.

What is the median age in Roscoe?

The median age in Roscoe is 22.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

What is the unemployment rate in Roscoe?

The unemployment rate in Roscoe is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Roscoe?

0% 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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