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Roscommon, MI
Village in Roscommon County, Michigan.
Population
1,118
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
679
ZIP codes
0
Roscommon and its ZIP codes
Roscommon at a glance
- Roscommon is about 3.8 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,167, 26% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,900 (59% below Michigan) and median rent is $659 a month.
Local data for Roscommon, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roscommon, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,167
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$93,900
Median rent
$659/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (373), Irish Americans (172), Polish Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Roscommon County. PPP loans are for Roscommon.
Unemployment rate
6.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,313
6,103 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $11,344 per person
How people get to work
Roscommon, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roscommon, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
209
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roscommon, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Roscommon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. HelenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| GraylingCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| PrudenvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| Houghton LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.8 |
| West BranchCity | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| Bear LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.8 |
| Rose CityCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| MioCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 8.4 |
| LuptonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.2 |
| Manistee LakeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roscommon, MI in?
- Roscommon is in Roscommon County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Roscommon, MI?
- About 1,118 people live in Roscommon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roscommon?
- Nearby places include St. Helen (13 mi), Grayling (13 mi), Prudenville (14 mi), Houghton Lake (16 mi), West Branch (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023