Why visit Roseland
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Blythewood and Greenlawn.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Roseland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Roseland
Roseland is a town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,123 at the 2010 census and 880 in 2020. It is the birthplace of Cajun chef and storyteller Justin Wilson. Roseland is part of the Hammond MSA.
From the Wikipedia article Roseland, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Blythewood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic mansion in Amite City, Louisiana
Greenlawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Mansion in Amite City, Louisiana
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Florida Parishes Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
1301 NW Central Ave, Amite City
Restaurants and cafes3
Seafood Shack
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.5 mi
1205 Northwest Central Avenue, Amite City
Churches and places of worship6
Arcola Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Church building in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Episcopal Church of the Incarnation
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Church building in Louisiana, United States of America
Church of the Incarnation
Church · 2.3 mi
Church building in Amite City, United States of America
History
John Bel Edwards lived on Louisiana Avenue in Roseland when he was elected governor of Louisiana on November 21, 2015. His residence, Egypta Hall, was built in 1888 and was originally a rooming house before being converted into a residence.
From the History section of Roseland, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Roseland
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 39°F | 5.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 42°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 48°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 62°F | 6.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 55°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 46°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 40°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Amite Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Tangipahoa Parish has had 37 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-16: Hurricane Francine (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-27: Tropical Storm Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McComb-Pike County Airport (MCB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Amite City 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Independence 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Kentwood 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Natalbany 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Hammond 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Franklinton 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Ponchatoula 23 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Livingston 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Covington 31 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Central 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ChurchIncarWM, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greenlawn6, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BlyhtwoodWM, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TangiArcolaWM, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TangiArcola1, Z28scrambler, CC BY-SA 3.0
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