What are the schools like in Rossville, IN?

Rossville is served primarily by Rossville Con School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Rossville?

The median household income in Rossville, IN is $60,156 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Rossville, IN?

Rossville has an average high temperature of 33.9°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.1 inches.

Rossville, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rossville, IN affordable or expensive?

Rossville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rossville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,500 and the median rent is $1,009 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rossville, IN?

Rossville has a violent crime rate of 55.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 534.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rossville, IN a Good Place to Live?

Rossville is a small town of 1,749 in Indiana, with a median household income of $60,156 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Rossville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rossville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rossville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.4

Rossville's overall cost of living index is 95.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rossville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rossville, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,009	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,156	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rossville's violent crime rate is 55.6 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

55.6 /100k

Property Crime

534.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Rossville is served primarily by Rossville Con School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rossville, IN	National Avg
School District	Rossville Con School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rossville sees average highs of 33.9°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation and 24.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rossville, IN
Average High — January	33.9°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.9"
Annual Snowfall	24.1"

Demographics

Metric	Rossville, IN	National Avg
Population	1,749	—
Median Age	32.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Rossville

Rossville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46065

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rossville, IN affordable or expensive?

Rossville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rossville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,500 and median rent is $1,009/month.

What is the crime rate in Rossville, IN?

Rossville's violent crime rate is 55.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 534.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rossville?

Public schools in Rossville are operated by Rossville Con School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rossville, IN a good place to live?

Rossville, IN has a population of 1,749, a median household income of $60,156, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rossville?

Rossville averages 33.9°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches with about 24.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rossville?

Rossville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46065.

What is the population of Rossville?

The population of Rossville, Indiana is 1,749 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rossville?

Key numbers for living in Rossville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $166,500, median household income $60,156, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rossville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.