Rockwood
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Rockwood, Michigan, is a peaceful small city located along the Huron River just south of Detroit. Known for its friendly community, access to nature, and laid-back pace, it is a gateway to outdoor recreation and rural charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
3,240
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.07°, -83.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,220
Local Cost
$1,345
Local Income
$3,450
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-24.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
865 mm
Internet Speed
299 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
233.0
Airport
DTW
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 66/100.