The Town FilesRose City, Michigan
City in Ogemaw County · population 577 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $101,700
- Household income
- $25,179
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 41.9
Rose City is a city of 577 people in Ogemaw County, Michigan. The median home is worth $101,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 93% of Michigan towns, better for retirees than 81% of Michigan towns.
How Rose 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 Rose City is worth $101,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $25,179, which is more affordable than 7% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $712 a month. 53.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rose City | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $712 | $955 |
| Median household income | $25,179 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 17.4% | — |
Who lives in Rose City
| People | Rose City | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.4% | 88.8% |
Weather in Rose City
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 10.0°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 190 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rose City since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 27, 1991 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 14, 1976.
Severe weather in Ogemaw County since 1996
Ogemaw 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, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
Jobs and pay in Ogemaw County
Ogemaw County had 6,008 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,697 a year. Unemployment was 6.6% in 2023; in Rose City itself the ACS puts it at 12.4%.
Public schools in Rose City
1 public school with 106 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose City School | PK-6 | 106 | 11.8 |
Towns near Rose City
- Rose, MI2.8 mi · 1,241 people · home $153,300
- Cumming, MI3.6 mi · 717 people · home $178,900
- Klacking, MI4.3 mi · 572 people · home $168,400
- West Branch, MI8.8 mi · 2,567 people · home $171,600
- Foster, MI8.9 mi · 788 people · home $150,200
- Churchill, MI8.9 mi · 1,543 people · home $178,600
- Hill, MI9.8 mi · 1,251 people · home $171,100
- West Branch, MI11.8 mi · 2,351 people · home $147,800
Rose City questions
Is Rose City, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rose City scores better for retirees than 81% of Michigan towns and quieter than 93%. 19.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Rose City?
The median owner-occupied home in Rose City is valued at $101,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $25,179, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $712 a month.
What is the weather like in Rose City?
July highs average 81.0°F and January lows 10.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 52.4 inches of snow.
Does Rose City get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rose City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 27, 1991. 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)