The Town FilesRose, Wisconsin
Town in Waushara County · population 661 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $263,900
- Household income
- $62,721
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 53.5
Rose is a town of 661 people in Waushara County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $263,900, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks easier by car than 91% of Wisconsin towns, better for cycling than 83% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Wisconsin towns.
How Rose ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rose is worth $263,900, close to the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $62,721, which is more affordable than 9% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,141 a month. 78.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rose | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,141 | $951 |
| Median household income | $62,721 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 78.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 23.4% | — |
Who lives in Rose
| People | Rose | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 10.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 89.1% |
Weather in Rose
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 6.9°F. About 34.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.0 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 160 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rose since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on September 26, 1951 about 9.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 20, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 20, 2017.
Severe weather in Waushara County since 1996
Waushara County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1526: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1429: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Waushara County
Waushara County had 5,903 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,716 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Rose itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Rose
- Wild Rose, WI3.0 mi · 780 people · home $110,900
- Springwater, WI5.0 mi · 1,257 people · home $233,800
- Belmont, WI6.0 mi · 623 people · home $205,400
- Wautoma, WI6.5 mi · 1,270 people · home $214,000
- Mount Morris, WI8.4 mi · 1,096 people · home $260,900
- Deerfield, WI8.4 mi · 667 people · home $257,800
- Dayton, WI8.7 mi · 2,644 people · home $254,400
- Almond, WI9.0 mi · 625 people · home $277,800
Rose questions
Is Rose, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rose scores better for retirees than 61% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 52%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.5).
How much does a house cost in Rose?
The median owner-occupied home in Rose is valued at $263,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,721, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,141 a month.
What is the weather like in Rose?
July highs average 81.5°F and January lows 6.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.3 inches of precipitation a year and 46.0 inches of snow.
Does Rose get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rose since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on September 26, 1951. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)