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Rockland

A township of 226 people in Ontonagon County, Michigan

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Map of Rockland: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land44%25,983 of 59,711 acres

Trails111 mi1.2 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves4named on the map

1Ottawa National Forest - Bergland Ranger District16.6 mi of trails · 17,444 acres Directions

2Ottawa National Forest - Ontonagon Ranger District8.8 mi of trails · 7,564 acres Directions

3Ontonagon Wild And Scenic River3.1 mi of trails · 3,626 acres

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About Rockland

Census-designated place & unincorporated community in Michigan, United States

173Population

0.4 sq miArea

1,178 ftElevation

Rockland is a census-designated place (CDP) and the primary community in Rockland Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States. It is along US Highway 45, which leads north 11 miles (18 km) to its terminus at Ontonagon on Lake Superior, and south 61 miles (98 km) to Eagle River, Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, Rockland had a population of 173. Rockland was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code49960

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Living in Rockland

Work & commute in Rockland

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Most working residents leave Rockland for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ontonagon (33%), Marquette (5%) and Portage (5%). Half commute less than 38 miles.

Ontonagon

33%

Marquette

5%

Portage

5%

Ishpeming

4%

0%Work in townlive and work in Rockland 38 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 2Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Rockland →

Health in Rockland

Compared with Michigan

4better than MI·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.5%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityMI 11.9% · better 7.3%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMI 8.7% · better 10.9%More adults with heart diseaseMI 7% · worse

Care nearby

Baraga County Memorial HospitalL' Anse · 40.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Ontonagon Family Health CenterOntonagon · 12.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49960, 49912, 49925 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rockland →

Natural hazards in Rockland

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 10% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

6Does Rockland flood?paid flood claims since 1980 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 6 declared for Ontonagon County MapRockland vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rockland →

Climate in Rockland

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Rockland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 180 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 8°Winter

51° / 27°Spring

76° / 52°Summer

54° / 35°Fall

How much snow does Rockland get?About 180 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 27, with the last in spring around May 26.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Rockland →

Rockland’s library

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Rockland Township Library40 National Avenue · part of Ontonagon Township Library

Fine-freeE-books15 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?64 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Nonethis library is fine-freePerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Rockland Township Library →

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