The Town FilesRoscommon County, Michigan
23,737 people. The median home is worth $158,700 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $55,246.
Towns in Roscommon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | 5,294 | $126,200 | $50,305 | 54.8 |
| Denton | 5,293 | $163,200 | $45,640 | 57.0 |
| Roscommon | 4,397 | $137,700 | $53,186 | 48.7 |
| Richfield | 3,545 | $110,200 | $47,055 | 57.6 |
| Gerrish | 2,796 | $232,100 | $95,813 | 59.1 |
| St. Helen | 2,735 | $95,600 | $44,871 | 52.9 |
People and housing
| Roscommon County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $816 | $955 |
| Median household income | $55,246 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 57.7 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
6,429 jobs in 2024, average pay $39,799 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 209 storm events in Roscommon County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Roscommon County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| March 2, 1977 | Drought | EM-3035: Drought |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).