The Town FilesRoseville, Illinois
Village in Warren County · population 892 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,700
- Household income
- $58,203
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 40.1
Roseville is a village of 892 people in Warren County, Illinois. The median home is worth $85,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for retirees than 98% of Illinois towns, quieter than 83% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 81% of Illinois towns.
How Roseville ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Roseville is worth $85,700, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $58,203, which is more affordable than 90% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $859 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roseville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $859 | $960 |
| Median household income | $58,203 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Roseville
| People | Roseville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 16.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 32.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 90.4% |
Weather in Roseville
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 13.0°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.4 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 144 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roseville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 21, 1957 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 20, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 7, 2023.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 6,368 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,522 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Roseville itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Roseville
1 public school with 208 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth-Roseville Jr High Sch | 7-8 | 208 | 10.9 |
Towns near Roseville
- Kirkwood, IL10.5 mi · 678 people · home $89,100
- Monmouth, IL12.7 mi · 8,902 people · home $86,800
- Avon, IL12.9 mi · 704 people · home $62,200
- Stronghurst, IL12.9 mi · 833 people · home $124,600
- Abingdon, IL14.7 mi · 2,951 people · home $99,600
- Bushnell, IL14.9 mi · 2,718 people · home $71,900
- Blandinsville, IL16.3 mi · 569 people · home $68,800
- Macomb, IL18.0 mi · 15,051 people · home $103,300
Roseville questions
Is Roseville, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roseville scores better for retirees than 98% of Illinois towns and quieter than 83%. 27.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Roseville?
The median owner-occupied home in Roseville is valued at $85,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,203, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $859 a month.
What is the weather like in Roseville?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 13.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 21.4 inches of snow.
Does Roseville get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roseville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 21, 1957. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)