Michigan
Rogers City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,873. Residents earn $47,601 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rogers City receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rogers City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rogers City is $47,601, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Rogers City is $93,500, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rogers City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,672 per 100,000, near the national average.
20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Rogers City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches, including 84.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,601 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,640 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $910 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,988 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 347 |
| County GDP | $482M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 32 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,081 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.36% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $93,500 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $174,582 |
| Census Median Rent | $620 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,081 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.36% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,916/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Total Violent | 145.4/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 109.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,672.1/100K |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 36.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,635.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.7 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 84.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 585 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4177°N, 83.8048°W |
| County FIPS | 26141 |
Winner: Republican by 29 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.5% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 633/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 32 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |