Rose City, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ogemaw County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

588 Population 544/sq mi density

$26,406 Median Income $23,108 per capita

$67,900 Home Value $177,867 Zillow

$538 Median Rent 47.9% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

1.3 / 5.0

$26,406 median income, 13.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$67,900 home value, $538/mo rent

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Rose City, MI

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,406

65% below

$23,108 per capita

Home Value

$67,900

76% below

Zillow: $177,867

Median Rent

$538/mo

54% below

47.9% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

7.8%

77% below

80.9% high school+

Unemployment

13.3%

269% above

26.2% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

39.7%

24% above

19.7% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

44°F

How Rose City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income

35%

Home Value

24%

Rent

46%

Poverty

211%

Bachelor's

23%

Unemployment

369%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rose City a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rose City residents earn a median household income of $26,406 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,108. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 611 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rose City is $67,900 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,867. Median rent is $538/month, with 47.9% 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 1960.

Education

7.8% of adults in Rose City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rose City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population588

Median Age45.3 yrs

Density544/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Foreign Born0.5%

Veterans7.5%

Economy

Median Income$26,406

Per Capita$23,108

Unemployment13.3%

Poverty26.2%

County GDP$788M

Avg Weekly Wage$821

Housing

A+

Home Value$67,900

Rent$538

Ownership57.2%

Zillow$177,867

Housing Units232

Rent Burden47.9%

Health

Obesity39.7%

Diabetes10.8%

Smoking19.7%

Heart Disease6.6%

Premature Death11,752/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F

Rain33.4 in/yr

Elevation951 ft

Education

Bachelor's+7.8%

High School+80.9%

Graduate+4.3%

School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%

Commute28 min

Broadband78.1%

Internet Speed145 Mbps

EV Stations2

Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Rose City was built in 1960.

The nearest airport is Gaylord Regional (50 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

24.2% of the population has a disability.

Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.

The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.