Rosalia KS Christian Church, 2012
Rosalia’s story
156 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2012 and 3 maps from 1888 on.
- 1870Rosalia is settled
RosaliaKS
A town settled in 1870, now home to 219 people.
Population
219
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$268K
Census ACS
Household income
$123K
median
Median age
29.7
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Rosalia a good place to live?
37% of residents are under 18 in Rosalia, above both the Kansas town median (24%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Among 152 Kansas towns, just 4 have a higher share of households owning their home than Rosalia. Rosalia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
219 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Rosalia: who provides what
Rosalia is unincorporated, so Butler County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEvergy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterButler Co RWD 3No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesButler CountyButler County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereButler County ClerkButler County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code6713267132 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rosalia.
Natural hazards
Rosalia faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Rosalia than in 78% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Rosalia break down as 41% from inland flooding and 16% from hail.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Rosalia
The town’s peak summer temperature is recorded as 90°F.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–45°
Spring44–67°
Summer66–88°
Fall46–69°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Rosalia is
For adults in Rosalia, the share who feel lonely is 30%. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Rosalia is ahead of Kansas on 3 and behind on 5. Two in five adults here have obesity; 20% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Rosalia | Typical Kansas town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
3 better24 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Rosalia | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8% | 6.4% |
Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital
12.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rosalia
15pages on Rosalia
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Rosalia
About 11 of every 100 Rosalia residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
About Rosalia
Unincorporated community in Kansas, US
Rosalia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 149. It is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) east of El Dorado.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,519 ft
- ZIP code
- 67132
Questions about Rosalia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rosalia, KS a good place to live?
Rosalia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.