The Town FilesRosiclare, Illinois
City in Hardin County · population 980 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $60,900
- Household income
- $43,725
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 45.7
Rosiclare is a city of 980 people in Hardin County, Illinois. The median home is worth $60,900, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 98% of Illinois towns, better for a vacation home than 98% of Illinois towns, better transit than 71% of Illinois towns.
How Rosiclare 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 Rosiclare is worth $60,900, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $43,725, which is more affordable than 93% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $440 a month. 60.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rosiclare | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $60,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $440 | $960 |
| Median household income | $43,725 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 60.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.6% | — |
Who lives in Rosiclare
| People | Rosiclare | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 90.4% |
Weather in Rosiclare
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 22.4°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rosiclare since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 6, 2003 about 7.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 23, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 8, 2009.
Severe weather in Hardin County since 1996
Hardin County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1826: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Hardin County
Hardin County had 767 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,177 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Rosiclare itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Towns near Rosiclare
- Golconda, IL8.6 mi · 630 people · home $69,300
- Salem, KY12.7 mi · 722 people · home $102,400
- Marion, KY16.2 mi · 2,916 people · home $97,300
- Equality, IL21.5 mi · 539 people · home $82,900
- Sturgis, KY21.7 mi · 1,735 people · home $84,500
- Shawneetown, IL22.0 mi · 1,054 people · home $85,700
- Carrier Mills, IL23.7 mi · 1,672 people · home $60,100
- Harrisburg, IL24.0 mi · 8,219 people · home $84,100
Rosiclare questions
Is Rosiclare, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rosiclare scores better for retirees than 60% of Illinois towns and quieter than 98%. 13.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Rosiclare?
The median owner-occupied home in Rosiclare is valued at $60,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,725, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $440 a month.
What is the weather like in Rosiclare?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 22.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Rosiclare get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rosiclare since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 6, 2003. 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)