The Town FilesRoscommon, Michigan
Village in Roscommon County · population 981 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $93,900
- Household income
- $54,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 73 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 52.8
Roscommon is a village of 981 people in Roscommon County, Michigan. The median home is worth $93,900, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 94% of Michigan towns, quieter than 88% of Michigan towns.
How Roscommon 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 Roscommon is worth $93,900, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $54,167, which is more affordable than 98% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $659 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roscommon | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,900 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $659 | $955 |
| Median household income | $54,167 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Roscommon
| People | Roscommon | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 12.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 14.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Roscommon
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 11.4°F. About 29.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 73.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 169 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roscommon since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 10, 1974 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 21, 2003.
Severe weather in Roscommon County since 1996
Roscommon 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 |
| 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 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Roscommon County
Roscommon County had 6,429 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $39,799 a year. Unemployment was 7.2% in 2023; in Roscommon itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Roscommon
5 public schools with 842 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon High School | 7-12 | 356 | 17.8 |
| Roscommon Elementary School | PK-4 | 271 | 12.3 |
| Roscommon Middle School | 5-7 | 180 | 16.4 |
| COOR Special Educational Center | K-12 | 35 | 5.8 |
| COOR ATIC Advanced Technical Innovation Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Roscommon
- Gerrish, MI4.1 mi · 2,796 people · home $232,100
- Higgins, MI5.3 mi · 1,864 people · home $103,000
- Beaver Creek, MI8.3 mi · 1,515 people · home $154,200
- Markey, MI8.6 mi · 2,401 people · home $166,300
- South Branch, MI9.3 mi · 1,638 people · home $145,700
- Lyon, MI10.1 mi · 1,252 people · home $211,100
- Richfield, MI12.2 mi · 3,545 people · home $110,200
- St. Helen, MI12.5 mi · 2,735 people · home $95,600
Roscommon questions
Is Roscommon, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roscommon scores better for retirees than 94% of Michigan towns and quieter than 88%. 24.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in Roscommon?
The median owner-occupied home in Roscommon is valued at $93,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,167, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $659 a month.
What is the weather like in Roscommon?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 11.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.6 inches of precipitation a year and 73.4 inches of snow.
Does Roscommon get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roscommon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 10, 1974. 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)