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Rothbury, MI
Village in Oceana County, Michigan.
Population
356
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
145
ZIP codes
0
Rothbury and its ZIP codes
Local data for Rothbury, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oceana County. PPP loans are for Rothbury.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,005
6,510 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $8,520 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rothbury, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
230
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
45
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
35.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rothbury, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Rothbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New EraVillage | 3 mi | 0.8 |
| ShelbyVillage | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| MontagueCity | 7.7 mi | 2.6 |
| WhitehallCity | 8.1 mi | 3.2 |
| MearsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Lakewood ClubVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| HartCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Twin LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| HesperiaVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| WalkervilleVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| PentwaterVillage | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| North MuskegonCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| MuskegonCity | 21 mi | 14.1 |
| FremontCity | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| Roosevelt ParkCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| Muskegon HeightsCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rothbury, MI in?
- Rothbury is in Oceana County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Rothbury, MI?
- About 356 people live in Rothbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rothbury?
- Nearby places include New Era (3 mi), Shelby (6.1 mi), Montague (7.7 mi), Whitehall (8.1 mi), Mears (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023