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Roscommon, Michigan
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| Village of Roscommon | |
Looking north along Lake Street (M-18)
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Location within Roscommon County
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 Roscommon, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Roscommon, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Roscommon |
| Township | Higgins |
| Settled | 1845 |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 981 |
| • Density | 594.55/sq mi (229.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48653
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-69540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1621434 |
Roscommon is a small village located in the state of Michigan, in the United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, for Roscommon County. In 2020, about 981 people lived there.
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History of Roscommon
The area where Roscommon is located was first settled around 1845. A person named George Robinson from Detroit was one of the first settlers. The community was named after Roscommon County. The county itself got its name from County Roscommon in Ireland.
The Roscommon post office opened on January 9, 1873. Alfred Bennett was the first postmaster. In 1875, Roscommon became the official county seat. It was then officially recognized as a village in 1882.
Since 1979, Roscommon has hosted the annual Michigan's Firemen's Memorial Festival. This event honors firefighters who have died while protecting their communities.
Geography and Nature
Roscommon is a small village. It covers about 1.66 square miles (4.30 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Nearby Parks and Rivers
Roscommon is close to several state parks. These include South Higgins Lake State Park, North Higgins Lake State Park, and Hartwick Pines State Park.
East of Roscommon, there's a special area called the Roscommon Red Pines. It's part of the Au Sable State Forest. This area has very old red pine trees.
The South Branch of the Au Sable River flows right through the village. This river is a popular spot for fun activities like kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.
Location and Roads
Roscommon village is located within Higgins Township. The village has its own post office with the ZIP Code 48653. This ZIP Code also covers other nearby townships.
Main Roads
- I-75 is a major highway. It passes about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the village. You can reach it from exit 239.
- BL 75 runs along with M-18 from exit 239.
- M-18, also known as Lake Street, goes right through the center of Roscommon.
Climate
Roscommon has a climate known as a warm-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Roscommon was 103°F (39°C) on June 19, 1995. The coldest temperature was -34°F (-37°C) on February 17, 1979.
| Climate data for Roscommon, Michigan (Houghton Lake State Airport), 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1964–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 54 (12) |
59 (15) |
85 (29) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
103 (39) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
92 (33) |
85 (29) |
73 (23) |
64 (18) |
103 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 44.5 (6.9) |
47.0 (8.3) |
61.7 (16.5) |
74.7 (23.7) |
84.4 (29.1) |
89.6 (32.0) |
90.1 (32.3) |
88.6 (31.4) |
84.8 (29.3) |
75.5 (24.2) |
60.1 (15.6) |
48.0 (8.9) |
92.1 (33.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 26.9 (−2.8) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
40.4 (4.7) |
53.8 (12.1) |
67.2 (19.6) |
76.7 (24.8) |
80.5 (26.9) |
78.3 (25.7) |
70.6 (21.4) |
56.8 (13.8) |
43.1 (6.2) |
32.1 (0.1) |
54.7 (12.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 19.1 (−7.2) |
20.3 (−6.5) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
42.2 (5.7) |
54.7 (12.6) |
63.9 (17.7) |
67.8 (19.9) |
65.8 (18.8) |
58.3 (14.6) |
46.8 (8.2) |
35.5 (1.9) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
44.1 (6.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 11.4 (−11.4) |
11.0 (−11.7) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
42.3 (5.7) |
51.1 (10.6) |
55.0 (12.8) |
53.3 (11.8) |
46.1 (7.8) |
36.8 (2.7) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
33.6 (0.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −11.2 (−24.0) |
−12.0 (−24.4) |
−4.8 (−20.4) |
16.4 (−8.7) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
36.8 (2.7) |
41.8 (5.4) |
39.1 (3.9) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
12.9 (−10.6) |
−0.1 (−17.8) |
−16.4 (−26.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (−32) |
−34 (−37) |
−24 (−31) |
2 (−17) |
21 (−6) |
29 (−2) |
33 (1) |
29 (−2) |
21 (−6) |
16 (−9) |
−5 (−21) |
−21 (−29) |
−34 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.70 (43) |
1.41 (36) |
1.78 (45) |
3.10 (79) |
3.15 (80) |
3.22 (82) |
2.74 (70) |
2.86 (73) |
2.59 (66) |
3.08 (78) |
2.20 (56) |
1.76 (45) |
29.59 (753) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 16.4 (42) |
13.6 (35) |
8.3 (21) |
4.4 (11) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
7.5 (19) |
15.1 (38) |
65.9 (167.55) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 11.2 (28) |
13.6 (35) |
11.8 (30) |
2.8 (7.1) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
3.7 (9.4) |
7.7 (20) |
15.3 (39) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 14.0 | 11.4 | 10.5 | 12.0 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 10.9 | 13.5 | 13.2 | 13.5 | 141.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 12.8 | 10.6 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 5.8 | 10.6 | 49.0 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Population of Roscommon
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 511 | — | |
| 1900 | 465 | −9.0% | |
| 1910 | 425 | −8.6% | |
| 1920 | 357 | −16.0% | |
| 1930 | 412 | 15.4% | |
| 1940 | 619 | 50.2% | |
| 1950 | 877 | 41.7% | |
| 1960 | 867 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 810 | −6.6% | |
| 1980 | 834 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 858 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,133 | 32.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,075 | −5.1% | |
| 2020 | 981 | −8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 1,075 people living in Roscommon. These people lived in 423 households.
Most of the people living in the village were White (95.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more races.
The average age of people in the village was 43.6 years old. About 22.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 22.9% were 65 years or older.
Education
Students in Roscommon attend schools run by Roscommon Area Public Schools. The main school campus is located just west of the village.
Notable People
- Ralph Ostling was a politician. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in Roscommon -
Roscommon village office -
The historic Pioneer House
See also
In Spanish: Roscommon (Míchigan) para niños
