Rose township, Michigan
Rose township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rose township is a geographic entity located in Ogemaw County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,257. The land area covers 52.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,257 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 61.5 yrs | ±3.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 513 | ±51 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,003 | ±87 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 513 | ±51 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 490 | ±89 |
| Median Home Value | $153,300 | ±$20,322 |
| Median Gross Rent | $752 | ±$304 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,491 | ±$10,323 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,525 | ±$3,388 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | ±4.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 171 | ±55 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±5.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 276 | ±47 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86% | ±3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ROSE
GUS Population: 1,248 (2024)
ID: 167226
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 99, ROSE CITY MI 48654-0099
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GUS Population: 20,985 (2024)
ID: 106299
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: OGEMAN COUNTY CLERK
806 W HOUGHTON AVE, STE 101, WEST BRANCH MI 48661-1215
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | WEST BRANCH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | HALE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MIO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MIO, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | WEST BRANCH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Rose City, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | WEST BRANCH, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | WEST BRANCH, MI | |
| 9 Nearby | 17 | HALE, MI | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | WEST BRANCH, MI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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OGEMAW DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 107 WEST MAIN STREET, ROSE CITY, MI, 48654 |
(989) 685-3300
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OSCODA COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 430 WEST EIGHTH STREET, MIO, MI, 48647 |
(989) 826-3613
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WEST BRANCH DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 119 NORTH FOURTH STREET, WEST BRANCH, MI, 48661 |
(989) 345-2235
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PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 220 NORTH WASHINGTON, HALE, MI, 48739 |
(989) 728-4086
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RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 1410 NORTH SAINT HELEN ROAD, SAINT HELEN, MI, 48656 |
(989) 389-7630
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FAIRVIEW BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 2053 E MILLER ROAD, FAIRVIEW, MI, 48621 |
(989) 848-0994
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SKIDWAY LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 2129 GREENWOOD ROAD, PRESCOTT, MI, 48756 |
(989) 873-5086
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CURTIS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 4884 BAMFIELD ROAD, GLENNIE, MI, 48737 |
(989) 735-2601
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OGEMAW EAST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 200 WASHINGTON STREET, PRESCOTT, MI, 48756 |
(989) 873-5807
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WHITTEMORE LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 483 BULLOCK STREET, WHITTEMORE, MI, 48770 |
(989) 756-3186
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LUPTON 1S, MI US, located 4.0 miles from Rose township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.0° | 10.0° | 18.5° | 1.83" | — |
| February | 30.9° | 8.9° | 19.9° | 1.58" | — |
| March | 41.0° | 17.2° | 29.1° | 1.94" | — |
| April | 54.4° | 29.0° | 41.7° | 3.11" | — |
| May | 67.5° | 40.2° | 53.9° | 3.49" | — |
| June | 76.9° | 49.5° | 63.2° | 3.80" | — |
| July | 81.0° | 53.8° | 67.4° | 3.52" | — |
| August | 79.1° | 52.3° | 65.7° | 3.33" | — |
| September | 72.1° | 44.6° | 58.3° | 2.90" | — |
| October | 57.7° | 35.0° | 46.3° | 3.28" | — |
| November | 43.8° | 26.4° | 35.1° | 2.49" | — |
| December | 32.5° | 17.7° | 25.1° | 2.14" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose City city | City | 3.0 mi | — |
| Lupton CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Mio CDP | CDP | 14.0 mi | — |
| West Branch city | City | 14.8 mi | — |
| St. Helen CDP | CDP | 17.6 mi | — |
| Skidway Lake CDP | CDP | 17.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2612969600. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.