RosiclareIL
A town of 977, settled in 1844.
Is Rosiclare a good place to live?
Among 769 Illinois towns, just 1 have a higher January low than Rosiclare. Rosiclare’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both Illinois’ towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Rosiclare has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Rosiclare has shrunk 18% since 2010
1,160 counted in 2010 and 980 in 2020; an estimated 977 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Moving to Rosiclare: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rosiclare, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rosiclare.
Inland flooding leads a very high hazard risk in Rosiclare
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities. Since 1997, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Rosiclare.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Rosiclare, the median household income runs lower than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
Rosiclare’s median household income is $44,000, against $83,000 in Illinois’ towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. 15% of Rosiclare residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Rosiclare fell to 70 in 2023, 114 fewer than in 2013.
| Rosiclare | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A typical July afternoon in Rosiclare is hotter than in most of Illinois or the rest of the country
The July high in Rosiclare is 89°F. Rosiclare has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Rosiclare is
Rosiclare beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in Rosiclare.
| Rosiclare | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Rosiclare | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 75.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.3% | 10.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bill Cook Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Shawnee National Forest and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Rosiclare. Close and well known come first.
18 mi National forestShawnee National Forest13 mi Park & preserveGarden of the Gods Wilderness
11 mi CaveCave-in-Rock State Park
25 mi Ancient siteKincaid Mounds State Historic Site
35 mi GardenUniversity of Kentucky Research and Education Center Botanical GardenPhoto credits
Shawnee National Forest: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Garden of the Gods Wilderness: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cave-in-Rock State Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site: Herb Roe, CC BY-SA 4.0 · University of Kentucky Research and Education Center Botanical Garden: Dlove4000, CC BY-SA 3.0
Everything we know about Rosiclare
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rosiclare; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Rosiclare residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
977 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Rosiclare
City in Illinois, United States
Rosiclare is a city in Hardin County, Illinois. It is located along the Ohio River. The population was 980 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 381 ft
- ZIP code
- 62982
- Area code
- 618
Questions about Rosiclare
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rosiclare, IL a good place to live?
Rosiclare has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.