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Rock, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Dickinson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
178 Population 198/sq mi density
$70,833 Median Income $30,113 per capita
$128,100 Home Value $179,236 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
41 Violent Crime/100K 1,485 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,833 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation962 ft (293 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates46.0686°N, 87.1617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyDickinson County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 20 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 1991 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 19, 1992 EF2 27 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 14, 1984 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 1 km 0
May 6, 1964 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 72 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 31, 2020 EF1 37 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 83 km 0
Aug 11, 2016 EF1 57 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 66 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 19, 2011 EF1 98 km 1
Jun 7, 2007 EF1 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 79 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 30 km
1987 EIGHT MILE 3,475 60 km
2009 SEDGE MEADOW 2,680 86 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 26 km
2004 2004 MARSH CREEK 1,977 84 km
2011 8/4-8/6 M-2 NORTH 1,918 90 km
1995 OGEMAW10 1,212 86 km
2007 EAST SEDGE MARSH BURNING-1 1,117 89 km
1987 SCHOOLCRAFT7 943 90 km
1994 H POOL 914 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 831 94 km
2009 FALLS 820 60 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 60 km
2008 C 3 658 83 km
2006 MARSH LANDS 2006 RX 635 90 km
1984 UNNAMED 575 54 km
2019 DUTCH MILL 551 17 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 74 km
2009 MARSH CREEK SOUTH WEDGE 510 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in

Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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