RosholtSD
The town was settled in 1913 and has 370 residents today.
Is Rosholt a good place to live?
Among 36 South Dakota towns, just one has a lower January low than Rosholt. Rosholt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
370 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Rosholt: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rosholt, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rosholt.
With only 0.6 jobs per working resident, most people in Rosholt work out of town
The share of working residents in Rosholt who work locally is 8.5%, against 29% in South Dakota’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. The town had 76 jobs in 2023, down 262 from 2013. 13% of residents live below the poverty line in the town. The median commute is under 21 miles.
| Rosholt | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 8.5% | 29% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $65,000 | $72,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Rosholt’s kids attend
The Rosholt School District 54-4 runs its public schools. Below: Two of its 3 schools, each with why it was picked.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosholt Elementary - 02Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 97 | C |
| Rosholt High School - 01Largest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 74 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
The climate in Rosholt brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
Rosholt’s peak summer temperature stands at 82°F, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 85°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Rosholt have high blood pressure than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
Among adults in Rosholt, 80% had a checkup this year. Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have obesity than Rosholt. CDC measures, 26 in all: Rosholt beats South Dakota on 3 and trails on 8.
| Rosholt | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Rosholt | SD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.9% | 75.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.7% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Rosholt faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
38% of Rosholt’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 26%. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in nearly three fifths of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Rosholt
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rosholt; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Rosholt residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
91% of working residents leave Rosholt for work
Where Rosholt’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Rosholt
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rosholt, SD a good place to live?
Rosholt has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.