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River Rouge, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
7,092
Population
2,656/sq mi density
$32,568
Median Income
$22,348 per capita
$55,900
Home Value
$84,783 Zillow
$759
Median Rent
46.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
1,081
Violent Crime/100K
2,093 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$32,568 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, $759/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,081 violent crimes/100K (184% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
River Rouge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2743°N, 83.1242°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0422 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.6 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.48 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
River Rouge has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (1.9").