The Town FilesRosepine, Louisiana
Town in Vernon Parish · population 1,519 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $172,600
- Household income
- $60,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 37.4
Rosepine is a town of 1,519 people in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $172,600, close to the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 83% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 80% of Louisiana towns.
How Rosepine ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rosepine is worth $172,600, close to the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $60,625, which is more affordable than 61% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $763 a month. 62.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rosepine | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,600 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $763 | $887 |
| Median household income | $60,625 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 62.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Rosepine
| People | Rosepine | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.9% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 15.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.4% | 84.6% |
Weather in Rosepine
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 60.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rosepine since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 16, 2019 about 5.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on January 21, 2016.
Severe weather in Vernon Parish since 1996
Vernon Parish has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| August 30, 2023 | Fire | FM-5486: Highway 113 Fire |
| August 27, 2023 | Fire | FM-5485: Lions Camp Road Fire |
| August 25, 2023 | Fire | FM-5484: Ida Fire |
Jobs and pay in Vernon Parish
Vernon Parish had 12,826 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,821 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Rosepine itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Rosepine
2 public schools with 1,467 students, about 18.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosepine Elementary School | PK-6 | 890 | 18.2 |
| Rosepine High School | 7-12 | 577 | 19.2 |
Towns near Rosepine
- DeRidder, LA5.5 mi · 9,852 people · home $156,600
- New Llano, LA12.6 mi · 2,213 people · home $118,100
- Leesville, LA15.0 mi · 5,649 people · home $118,600
- Merryville, LA18.3 mi · 967 people · home $100,500
- Longville, LA22.0 mi · 545 people · home $422,800
- Anacoco, LA23.2 mi · 851 people · home $211,500
- Newton, TX28.1 mi · 1,633 people · home $102,100
- Simpson, LA28.5 mi · 585 people · home $147,200
Rosepine questions
Is Rosepine, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rosepine scores better for retirees than 61% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 50%. 22.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Rosepine?
The median owner-occupied home in Rosepine is valued at $172,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,625, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $763 a month.
What is the weather like in Rosepine?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Rosepine get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rosepine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 16, 2019. The typical Louisiana 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)