RosstonOK
A town of 50, settled in 1914.
Is Rosston a good place to live?
79% of residents live below the poverty line in Rosston, against 18% in Oklahoma’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. No town among the 132 in Oklahoma we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Rosston. Rosston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
50 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Rosston: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rosston, 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 Rosston.
Rosston stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with the FEMA risk score higher than most
Rosston’s FEMA risk score is 91 of 100, above both Oklahoma’s towns (61 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100).
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and hot summers in Rosston
Rosston has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Rosston’s July high is 95°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A smaller share of adults in Rosston report frequent mental distress than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
15% of Rosston adults report frequent mental distress. Only 8 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Rosston. 23% of Rosston adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Rosston | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 26% | 23% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 8.1% |
| What stands out | Rosston | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.2% | 10.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.5% | 14.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.1% | 7.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Rosston
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rosston; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Rosston residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Rosston
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Rosston is a town in Harper County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 52 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,139 ft
- ZIP code
- 73855
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Rosston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rosston, OK a good place to live?
Rosston has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.