Rosholt is a small town of 475 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $55,313
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rosholt 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 Rosholt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rosholt 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: 90.8
Rosholt's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rosholt costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rosholt, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$156,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rosholt's violent crime rate is 130.0 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
130.0 /100k
Property Crime
621.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rosholt is served primarily by Rosholt School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rosholt, WI
National Avg
School District
Rosholt School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rosholt sees average highs of 23.7°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.7 inches of snow per year.
Rosholt's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rosholt roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $156,800 and median rent is $725/month.
Rosholt's violent crime rate is 130.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 621.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rosholt are operated by Rosholt School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rosholt, WI has a population of 475, a median household income of $55,313, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Rosholt averages 23.7°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches
with about 48.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rosholt, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54473.
The population of Rosholt, Wisconsin is 475 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rosholt: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $156,800, median household income $55,313, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rosholt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
