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Rose City, MI
City in Ogemaw County, Michigan.
Population
575
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
534
ZIP codes
0
Rose City and its ZIP codes
Rose City at a glance
- Rose City is about 3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $25,179 a year, 65% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,700 (56% below Michigan) and median rent is $712 a month.
Local data for Rose City, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rose City, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,179
Poverty rate
32.2%
Median home value
$101,700
Median rent
$712/mo
Homeownership
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (50), Irish Americans (33), Dutch Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ogemaw County. PPP loans are for Rose City.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,798
6,086 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,525
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$194M
FY 2026, $9,348 per person
How people get to work
Rose City, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.5%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rose City, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
203
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
81° / 10°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rose City, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Rose City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LuptonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.2 |
| West BranchCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| St. HelenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| Skidway LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.3 |
| MioCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8.4 |
| PrescottVillage | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| WhittemoreCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| Sand LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 14.9 |
| RoscommonVillage | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| TurnerVillage | 25 mi | 1 |
| TwiningVillage | 26 mi | 1 |
| SterlingVillage | 27 mi | 1 |
| PrudenvilleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.9 |
| OmerCity | 28 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rose City, MI in?
- Rose City is in Ogemaw County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Rose City, MI?
- About 575 people live in Rose City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rose City?
- Nearby places include Lupton (4.7 mi), West Branch (12 mi), St. Helen (16 mi), Skidway Lake (16 mi), Mio (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023