Rogers City, MI

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.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,873 Population 633/sq mi density
$47,601 Median Income $31,640 per capita
$93,500 Home Value $174,582 Zillow
$620 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
145 Violent Crime/100K 1,672 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,601 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,500 home value, $620/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K (62% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,601
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,500
67% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 145/100K
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.5%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $620
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.4%
48% lower than US avg

How Rogers City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,873
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,601
Per Capita$31,640
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$482M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,500
Rent$620
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$174,582

Crime

F
Violent145/100K
Property1,672/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault109/100K
Burglary36/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.5%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation585 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+92.9%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Is Rogers City a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Rogers City has a population of 2,873 with a density of 633 people per square mile. The median age is 53.1 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

2,873
Total Population
633
People / sq mi
53.1yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
4.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Rogers City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rogers City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rogers City is $47,601, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Rogers City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,601
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,640
Avg Weekly Wage$910
IRS Avg AGI$56,988

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.4%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)347
County GDP$482M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare32
Retail61
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,081
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Rogers City is $93,500, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $174,582.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,500
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$174,582

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,081
17% above US avg
Effective Rate4.36%
In Rogers City, 41.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.5% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rogers City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
29% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma12.1%
COPD8.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression30.5%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death7,916/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access46.6%
Healthcare Facilities32
Rogers City has a violent crime rate of 145 per 100,000 residents, 62% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,672 per 100,000 (15% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Rogers City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent145.4/100K
62% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape36.4/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault109.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,672.1/100K
15% below US avg
Burglary36.4/100K
Theft1,635.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Rogers City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.7 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall84.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation585 ft (178 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density633/sq mi
Coordinates45.4177°N, 83.8048°W
County FIPS26141
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.7%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 29 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.5%
39% below US avg
High School+92.9%
School Test Score5.23
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density633/sq mi
Total Area4.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities32
Restaurants32
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Work from Home6.3%

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