The Town FilesRogers City, Michigan
City in Presque Isle County · population 2,850 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,200
- Household income
- $49,266
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 85 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 52.4
Rogers City is a city of 2,850 people in Presque Isle County, Michigan. The median home is worth $110,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 96% of Michigan towns, hipper than 90% of Michigan towns.
- #3 in The 24 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Michigan
- #4 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Michigan
- #8 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Michigan With the Fewest Tornadoes
- #9 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #9 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
- #18 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Michigan
How Rogers City ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rogers City is worth $110,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $49,266, which is more affordable than 89% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $675 a month. 79.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rogers City | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $675 | $955 |
| Median household income | $49,266 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 79.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.5% | — |
Who lives in Rogers City
| People | Rogers City | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.1% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 15.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 13.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 21.0 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Rogers City
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 14.2°F. About 31.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 84.8 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rogers City since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 8, 1964 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 8, 1986.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 20, 2022.
Severe weather in Presque Isle County since 1996
Presque Isle County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Presque Isle County
Presque Isle County had 2,595 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,344 a year. Unemployment was 7.7% in 2023; in Rogers City itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Rogers City
2 public schools with 457 students, about 17.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers City High School | 6-12 | 261 | 16.3 |
| Rogers City Elementary School | K-5 | 196 | 19.6 |
Towns near Rogers City
- Alpena, MI29.5 mi · 10,197 people · home $118,700
- Alpena, MI29.6 mi · 9,116 people · home $183,600
Rogers City questions
Is Rogers City, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rogers City scores better for retirees than 96% of Michigan towns and quieter than 73%. 35.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.4).
How much does a house cost in Rogers City?
The median owner-occupied home in Rogers City is valued at $110,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,266, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $675 a month.
What is the weather like in Rogers City?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 14.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.7 inches of precipitation a year and 84.8 inches of snow.
Does Rogers City get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rogers City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 8, 1964. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)