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Rockland, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ontonagon County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
250 Population 568/sq mi density
$45,156 Median Income $19,045 per capita
$58,300 Home Value $129,205 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 764 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,156 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockland, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,156
40% below
$19,045 per capita
Home Value
$58,300
79% below
Zillow: $129,205
Violent Crime
175/100K
54% below
764/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Rockland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rockland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
183%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockland residents earn a median household income of $45,156 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,045. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockland is $58,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,205. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Rockland reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 764/100K.

Education

6.7% of adults in Rockland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockland has an average annual temperature of 43°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 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population250
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,156
Per Capita$19,045
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$685

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$129,205
Housing Units134
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent175/100K
Property764/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,371/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain32.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,178 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockland was built in 1938.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.