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A township of 6,177 people in Oakland County, Michigan
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About Rose

Civil township in Michigan, United States
6,188Population
36.4 sq miArea
991 ftElevation

Rose Township is a civil township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,188 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Rose for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Waterford (5%), Auburn Hills (5%) and Troy (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Waterford
5%
Auburn Hills
5%
Troy
4%
Warren
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Rose →

Health in Rose

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

11better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ascension Genesys HospitalGrand Blanc · 12.1 mi · ER
North Oakland Health CenterPontiac · 16.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48442, 48430, 48350 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rose →

Natural hazards in Rose

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Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Rose has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 18°Winter
57° / 35°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
60° / 40°Fall
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School Grade A-

The public schools Rose’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#103Best public schoolsof 490 in MI
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Nearest: Springfield Township LibraryDavisburg · 3.9 miles · 49 hrs a week
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