Roscommon, Michigan
Roscommon is a village of 1,118 people in Roscommon County, Michigan.
Why visit Roscommon
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 4 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 11°F, and about 66 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Roscommon
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About Roscommon
Roscommon is a village in and the county seat of Roscommon County, Michigan, United States. The population was 981 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Roscommon, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
Churches and places of worship6
History
The community of Roscommon was first settled as early as 1845 by George Robinson of Detroit shortly after Roscommon County was organized in 1840. The community was named after the county, which itself was named after County Roscommon in Ireland. The Roscommon post office was established on January 9, 1873, with Alfred Bennett serving as the first postmaster. In 1875, Roscommon became the county seat and incorporated as a village in 1882.
Beginning in 1979, the annual Michigan's Firemen's Memorial Festival is held in Roscommon and commemorates firefighters who died while protecting their communities.
From the History section of Roscommon, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Coor Atic Advanced Technical Innovation Center
School · 1.5 mi
299H W Sunset Dr, Roscommon
Healthcare2
Map of Roscommon
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 11°F | 1.7 in | 16.4 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 11°F | 1.4 in | 13.6 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 19°F | 1.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 4.4 in |
| May | 67°F | 42°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 55°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 53°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 46°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.2 in | 7.5 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 19°F | 1.8 in | 15.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Houghton Lk Roscommon Ap 72638 (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Roscommon County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Roscommon County Airport (HTL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Grayling 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Prudenville 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Mio 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Lewiston 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Kalkaska 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Gladwin 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Harrison 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Mancelona 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Manton 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Cadillac 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Roscommon downtown, TenPoundHammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
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