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Rosa, AL
Town in Blount County, Alabama.
Population
777
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
185
ZIP codes
0
Rosa and its ZIP codes
Rosa at a glance
- Rosa is 84% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- Median rent is $775 a month.
Housing and community stats
Rosa, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
93.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.5%
Median age
61.1
Average commute
36.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (67), German Americans (40), Mexican Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blount County. PPP loans are for Rosa.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,842
9,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,543
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $5,944 per person
How people get to work
Rosa, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.8%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 36.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosa, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
586
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosa, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Rosa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClevelandTown | 3.8 mi | 7.9 |
| OneontaCity | 4.3 mi | 15.8 |
| AllgoodTown | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| NectarTown | 7.2 mi | 1.8 |
| BlountsvilleTown | 7.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Susan MooreTown | 8.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Highland LakeTown | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| SneadTown | 10 mi | 5.7 |
| AltoonaTown | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| Locust ForkTown | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 12 mi | 5 |
| RemlapCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 16.3 |
| Holly PondTown | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| Garden CityTown | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| GallantCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 14.4 |
| HancevilleCity | 16 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosa, AL in?
- Rosa is in Blount County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Rosa, AL?
- About 777 people live in Rosa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosa?
- Nearby places include Cleveland (3.8 mi), Oneonta (4.3 mi), Allgood (5.8 mi), Nectar (7.2 mi), Blountsville (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023