Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 32 min5:53 am – 9:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 51 min8:10 am – 5:01 pm
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People3,846 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 57.31,801 householdsMedian household income $47,750Median home value $112,900Median rent $742 a month88% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,216 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting9.9% unemployment rate35% of adults are in the labour force, 1,042 employedMain industries: retail 16%, manufacturing 14%, education and health care 14%Average commute 29 minutes77% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher87% finished high school, 3% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 2%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 81°F, lows 55°FColdest month January: highs 27°F, lows 11°F30 in of rain a year, on about 69 dayswettest month June66 in of snow a year, on about 49 days4 days above 90°F, 169 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Houghton Lk Roscommon Ap station, 11 mi away
Nearby landmarksLong Pointcape · 1.1 miNorway Pointcape · under a mileLake Saint Helenlake · 1.0 miFisher Lakelake · 2.7 miBackus Creek Floodingreservoir · 6.3 miMurray Hillpeak · 6.4 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsSt. Helen Shooting Clubnature preserve · under a mile · 1,802 acresRoscommon Forest Management Unitstate conservation land · 2.1 mi · 768 acresBackus Lake Flooding State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.9 mi · 1,657 acresChippewa Hunting Clubnature preserve · 4.4 mi · 470 acresBackus Creek State Game Areastate conservation land · 4.9 mi · 3,420 acresKirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Areanational conservation area · 8.3 mi · 6,599 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowRoscommon County, MI, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality87% of days had good air in 2025313 of 360 days measured43 moderate, 4 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 35, worst day 133main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Missaukee County, MI, 31 mi away
Internet at home87% of households have a broadband subscription66% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone11% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterVillage of Roscommonserves 1,075 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20213 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system in the county
Elevation1,161 ft354 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMidMichigan Medical Center - West Branch12.5 miPost officeSaint Helen Post Office2.7 miTown hallRichfield Township Hall2.6 miPoliceRichfield Township Public Safety Department Police Station2.6 miFire stationRichfield Township Public Safety Department Fire Station2.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeKirtland Community College - Roscommon Campus9.7 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportMBS International Airport MBS60 miMajor airportGerald R. Ford International Airport GRR115 miInterstateI-752.7 miUS highwayUS 2717 miCoachGrayling (Admiral Gas Station)Indian Trails24 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 48656 ZIP area.
