Rothsay is a small town of 509 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $75,833
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rothsay stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rothsay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rothsay 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: 94.4
Rothsay's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rothsay costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rothsay, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$145,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$888
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Rothsay's violent crime rate is 370.5 per 100,000 residents
— 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
370.5 /100k
Property Crime
290.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rothsay is served primarily by ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rothsay, MN
National Avg
School District
ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rothsay sees average highs of 18.2°F in January
and 80.0°F in July,
with 24.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.6 inches of snow per year.
Rothsay's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rothsay roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $145,300 and median rent is $888/month.
Rothsay's violent crime rate is 370.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 290.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rothsay are operated by ROTHSAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rothsay, MN has a population of 509, a median household income of $75,833, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Rothsay averages 18.2°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.8 inches
with about 49.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rothsay, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56579.
The population of Rothsay, Minnesota is 509 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rothsay: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $145,300, median household income $75,833, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rothsay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
