The Town FilesRosedale, Mississippi
City in Bolivar County · population 1,584 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,600
- Household income
- $18,696
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 31.6
Rosedale is a city of 1,584 people in Bolivar County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $103,600, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 75% of Mississippi towns.
How Rosedale ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rosedale is worth $103,600, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $18,696, which is more affordable than 2% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $358 a month. 45.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rosedale | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,600 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $358 | $820 |
| Median household income | $18,696 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 45.0% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Rosedale
| People | Rosedale | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.0% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 57.5% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 14.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 56.1% | 83.3% |
Weather in Rosedale
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 33.8°F. About 54.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rosedale since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 24, 2001 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 27, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 1, 2023.
Severe weather in Bolivar County since 1996
Bolivar County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| April 16, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4536: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Bolivar County
Bolivar County had 10,569 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,457 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Rosedale itself the ACS puts it at 22.3%.
Public schools in Rosedale
3 public schools with 493 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BOLIVAR ELEM | K-6 | 255 | 12.8 |
| WEST BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 238 | 14.9 |
| JOE BARNES VOCATIONAL CENTER | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Rosedale
- Shelby, MS17.1 mi · 2,021 people · home $90,400
- Mound Bayou, MS18.2 mi · 1,534 people · home $65,700
- Renova, MS19.2 mi · 676 people · home $105,700
- Cleveland, MS19.8 mi · 11,199 people · home $159,300
- Boyle, MS21.2 mi · 532 people · home —
- Shaw, MS23.7 mi · 1,457 people · home $102,100
- Dumas, AR25.4 mi · 4,001 people · home $84,400
- McGehee, AR25.8 mi · 3,849 people · home $98,800
Rosedale questions
Is Rosedale, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rosedale scores better for retirees than 69% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 56%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.6).
How much does a house cost in Rosedale?
The median owner-occupied home in Rosedale is valued at $103,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $18,696, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $358 a month.
What is the weather like in Rosedale?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Rosedale get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rosedale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 24, 2001. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)