Rothbury, Michigan
Village · Population 450 · #452 in Michigan
About Rothbury
Rothbury, MI is a tiny community located in western Michigan, home to 450 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Rothbury holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.46 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 183 residents per square mile.
📰 Rothbury News Today
- Public commenters express concerns over future permittance for Electric Forest music festival in Rothbury WZZM13.com · Jul 22
- Mildred June Bays Obituary (2026) - Rothbury, MI - Harris Funeral Home - Shelby Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Eye-catching photos from a vibrant four days of Electric Forest 2026 in Rothbury MLive.com · Jun 30
- FBI offering reward for information after newborn found dead at Michigan music festival ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Jul 13
- Newborn found dead in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival WCAX · Jun 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rothbury Unique
- The only place in America named Rothbury — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rothbury
- Rico's Tamales
- Stony Lake Inn
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gold Rush Waterpark · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)450
Rank in state#452 of 533
Land area2.46 sq mi
Density183/sq mi
Coordinates43.5184, -86.3614