South Rockwood, Michigan
Village · Population 1,583 · #288 in Michigan
About South Rockwood
Set in the southeastern part of Michigan, South Rockwood is a small town with an estimated population of 1,583.
Officially, South Rockwood is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.27 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 484 residents per square mile.
📰 South Rockwood News Today
- South Rockwood Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- Monroe County man dead after reported homicide at South Rockwood marina WTVG · Jul 13
- Man killed in shooting at South Rockwood marina The Detroit News · Jul 12
- Man left for dead after being shot in Michigan ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Jul 12
- Holocaust survivor program planned in South Rockwood Monroe Evening News · Aug 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Rockwood Unique
- The only place in America named South Rockwood — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Rockwood
- Newport Fireman's Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in South Rockwood
- Fred W Ritter Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,583
Rank in state#288 of 533
Land area3.27 sq mi
Density484/sq mi
Coordinates42.0604, -83.2715