Rothbury, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Muskegon County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
377
Population
153/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$24,546 per capita
$114,500
Home Value
$214,946 Zillow
$910
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,500 home value, $910/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rothbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 68.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 684 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5184°N, 86.3614°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Muskegon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in |
Rothbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.4").