South Rockwood, Michigan
South Rockwood is a village of 1,924 people in Monroe County, Michigan.
Why visit South Rockwood
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Jefferson Avenue–Huron River and Harbin Drive–Silver Creek Canal Bridges, Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment, Lake Erie Metropark and Wesburn Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in South Rockwood
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About South Rockwood
South Rockwood is a village in Monroe County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,587 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Berlin Charter Township.
From the Wikipedia article South Rockwood, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Jefferson Avenue–Huron River and Harbin Drive–Silver Creek Canal Bridges
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Place in Michigan listed on National Register of Historic Places
Museums and landmarks1
Hull's Trace North Huron River Corduroy Segment
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes2
History
South Rockwood was founded in 1863 by John Strong, who named the community after Rockwood, Ontario. The nearby community of Rockwood was located just to the north and had been settled a few years earlier. Strong established the South Rockwood post office on July 5, 1877. South Rockwood incorporated as a village in 1955.
From the History section of South Rockwood, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center
School · 5.8 mi
24678 Merriman Rd, New Boston
Map of South Rockwood
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 12.4 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.8 in | 13.5 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 37°F | 2.9 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 43°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 25°F | 2.1 in | 8.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newport 4Sse (8 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
Monroe County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2024-02-08: 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)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Rockwood 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Flat Rock 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Woodhaven 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Carleton 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Trenton 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Riverview 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Detroit Beach 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Southgate 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Taylor 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Monroe 12 mi southwest, about 19 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- JeffersonAveHuronRiverHarbinDrSilverCreekBridgesCWayneCoMi, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hulls Trace Wayne County MI A, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake erie metropark boat launch, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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