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Rosedale

A township of 415 people in Jersey County, Illinois

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Conserved land21%4,320 of 20,460 acres

Trails6.0 mi0.2 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1named on the map

1Pere Marquette State Park4 mi of trails · 2,171 acres Directions

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About Rosedale

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

Rosedale is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located south of Fieldon and is just north of Pere Marquette State Park.

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Living in Rosedale

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Most working residents leave Rosedale for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Grafton (9%), Jerseyville (8%) and St. Louis (7%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Grafton

9%

Jerseyville

8%

St. Louis, MO

7%

Alton

6%

0%Work in townlive and work in Rosedale 29 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 10Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Rosedale

Compared with Illinois

7better than IL·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

6.2%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better 10.6%More adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

Jersey Community HospitalJerseyville · 11.1 mi · ER

Compass HealthSaint Charles · 14.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62031, 62037 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rosedale →

Natural hazards in Rosedale

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 89% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🥶 Cold waves

960Does Rosedale flood?paid flood claims since 1978 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Rosedale MapRosedale vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Rosedale has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 24°Winter

65° / 44°Spring

86° / 66°Summer

67° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Rosedale get?About 13 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Rosedale

Nearest: South County Public Library DistrictBrussels · 7.1 miles · 23 hrs a week

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Rosedale Quarry Richwood Otter Creek

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