Rogers City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Presque Isle County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,873 Population 633/sq mi density
$47,601 Median Income $31,640 per capita
$93,500 Home Value $183,921 Zillow
$620 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,601 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,500 home value, $620/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rogers City, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,601
37% below
$31,640 per capita
Home Value
$93,500
67% below
Zillow: $183,921
Median Rent
$620/mo
47% below
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Rogers City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
33%
Rent
53%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rogers City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rogers City residents earn a median household income of $47,601 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,640. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 347 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rogers City is $93,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,921. Median rent is $620/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

20.5% of adults in Rogers City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 31.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,873
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,601
Per Capita$31,640
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$482M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,500
Rent$620
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$183,921
Housing Units1,601
Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation585 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rogers City was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Alpena County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.