River Rouge, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,092
Population
2,656/sq mi density
$32,568
Median Income
$22,348 per capita
$55,900
Home Value
$84,710 Zillow
$759
Median Rent
46.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$32,568 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, $759/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 53.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
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) |
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 | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 32.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 8 |
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) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 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 37.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").