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Crime in River Rouge summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in River Rouge. Key points include:
There were 12 total crimes in River Rouge in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in River Rouge is 164.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in River Rouge is 68.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in River Rouge is 95.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in River Rouge is -92.26% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In River Rouge Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
River Rouge / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 12 | 164.0 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 68.3 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.7 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 54.7 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 7 | 95.6 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 13.7 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1 | 13.7 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 68.3 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in River Rouge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in River Rouge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in River Rouge is 77 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in River Rouge is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in River Rouge is $85,479.
The median income in River Rouge is $41,053.
River Rouge's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In River Rouge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | River Rouge | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 32 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
River Rouge, MI Weather
The average high in River Rouge is 58.8° and the average low is 41.4°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.3 inches of precipitation each year with 34.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | River Rouge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About River Rouge
I give river rouge 10 stars...great people grest community....its only cut out for the people who live there...most lived their there whole life....
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River Rouge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in River Rouge
The current population in River Rouge is 7,008. The population has decreased 15.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,008 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 7,092 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 7,200 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 7,257 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 7,465 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 7,502 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 7,536 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 7,559 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,609 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 7,673 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 7,761 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 7,857 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 7,951 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 8,081 | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 8,299 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in River Rouge
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River Rouge is:
31.4% White with 2,204 White residents.
45.5% African American with 3,191 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 424 Two Or More residents.
17.0% Hispanic with 1,189 Hispanic residents.
| Race | River Rouge | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.4% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 45.5% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.0% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in River Rouge
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River Rouge is 50.4% female with 3,529 female residents.
River Rouge is 49.6% male with 3,478 male residents.
| Gender | River Rouge | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in River Rouge for adults over 25
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12.0% of adults in River Rouge completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in River Rouge completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in River Rouge completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in River Rouge completed some college.
5.0% of adults in River Rouge completed associate's degree.
4.0% of adults in River Rouge completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in River Rouge completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in River Rouge completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in River Rouge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | River Rouge | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For River Rouge, Michigan
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10.9% of households in River Rouge earn Less than $10,000.
12.5% of households in River Rouge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.5% of households in River Rouge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in River Rouge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.7% of households in River Rouge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.4% of households in River Rouge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.1% of households in River Rouge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.6% of households in River Rouge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in River Rouge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.0% of households in River Rouge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | River Rouge | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.7% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.6% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
