Living in Rosebud, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosebud · Census data 2020–2024
Rosebud has 1,659 residents with a median age of 23.6. The median household income is $55,135 (27% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $81,300, the median rent is $709/month.
Rosebud at a glance
- Population
- 1,659
- Median age
- 23.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $55,135State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $81,300State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $709/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 32.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Rosebud a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 38.2%.
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 $81,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $709 per month, which is 16.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Rosebud median household income
The median household income in Rosebud is $55,135 and the income per person is $14,966. 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Rosebud: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 360
- Owner-occupied
- 32.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 67.3%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 4.66
Rosebud demographics
- Population
- 1,659
- Median age
- 23.6
- Under 18
- 40.6%
- 65 and older
- 5.8%
- Households
- 330
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 0.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosebud ›
Education in Rosebud
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Rosebud have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosebud
- Unemployment rate
- 16.3%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Rosebud vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebud | 1,659 | $55,135 | $81,300 | $709 |
| Two Strike | 257 | $24,315 | — | $475 |
| Soldier Creek | 201 | $2,499 | — | — |
| St. Francis | 593 | $42,083 | — | $567 |
| Antelope | 706 | $20,786 | — | — |
| White Horse | 238 | $39,609 | $9,999 | — |
| White River | 606 | $82,692 | $75,000 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Rosebud, SD?
The median household income in Rosebud is $55,135, 27% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (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 $81,300, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Rosebud?
The median gross rent in Rosebud is $709 per month, about 16.8% of household income.
Is Rosebud, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the South Dakota median; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 38.2%.
What is the median age in Rosebud?
The median age in Rosebud is 23.6 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Rosebud?
The average commute to work in Rosebud is 12 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosebud?
The unemployment rate in Rosebud is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosebud?
14.7% 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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