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Roscommon

A village of 1,118 people in Michigan
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.9 mi1.7 mi per sq mi
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About Roscommon

Village in Michigan, United States
981Population
1.5 sq miArea
1,135 ftElevation

Roscommon ( ross-KOM-ən) is a village in and the county seat of Roscommon County, Michigan, United States. The population was 981 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Roscommon

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Most working residents leave Roscommon for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Higgins (16%), Grayling (8%) and Grayling (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Higgins
16%
Grayling
8%
Grayling
7%
Gerrish
5%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Roscommon →

Health in Roscommon

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 94% of towns with similar incomes.

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5better than MI·1worse

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Care nearby

Munson Healthcare Grayling HospitalGrayling · 13.9 mi · ER
Northern Michigan Children's Assessment CenterRoscommon · 0.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Roscommon · CMS · HRSAHealth in Roscommon →

Natural hazards in Roscommon

38
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Roscommon →

Climate in Roscommon

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Roscommon has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 66 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

30° / 14°Winter
54° / 30°Spring
79° / 53°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Roscommon’s library

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Roscommon Area District Library106 Lake St. · part of Roscommon Area District Library
E-books35 hrs a week
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