The Town FilesRosewood Heights, Illinois
Community in Madison County · population 3,971 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $137,300
- Household income
- $72,102
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 40.1
Rosewood Heights is a community of 3,971 people in Madison County, Illinois. The median home is worth $137,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Illinois towns, more vibrant than 71% of Illinois towns, hipper than 71% of Illinois towns.
How Rosewood Heights 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 Rosewood Heights is worth $137,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $72,102, which is more affordable than 68% of Illinois towns. 99.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rosewood Heights | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | — | $960 |
| Median household income | $72,102 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 99.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rosewood Heights
| People | Rosewood Heights | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 90.4% |
Weather in Rosewood Heights
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.8 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rosewood Heights since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1981 about 7.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 276 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 111 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 13, 1979.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2021 | Tornado | EM-3577: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 105,166 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,153 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Rosewood Heights itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Rosewood Heights
1 public school with — students.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| L&C Elementary/Region III | Other | — | — |
Towns near Rosewood Heights
- Wood River, IL1.7 mi · 10,464 people · home $108,100
- Bethalto, IL1.8 mi · 9,310 people · home $168,900
- East Alton, IL1.9 mi · 5,786 people · home $106,700
- Alton, IL4.3 mi · 25,676 people · home $103,700
- Holiday Shores, IL7.7 mi · 2,840 people · home $245,100
- Edwardsville, IL8.1 mi · 26,808 people · home $299,800
- Godfrey, IL9.2 mi · 17,825 people · home $192,200
- Spanish Lake, MO10.0 mi · 18,413 people · home $135,600
Rosewood Heights questions
Is Rosewood Heights, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rosewood Heights scores better for retirees than 22% of Illinois towns and quieter than 58%. 25.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Rosewood Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Rosewood Heights is valued at $137,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,102, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Rosewood Heights?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 10.8 inches of snow.
Does Rosewood Heights get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rosewood Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1981. 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)