Survey Finds Housing Affordability Is Roscommon County’s Top Unmet Need

Traverse City Cadillac, MI, October 16, 2026 —

A recent survey by the Roscommon County Community Foundation found that housing affordability was the leading unmet need identified by residents in Roscommon County. Forty-three percent of respondents named it as the greatest unmet need, according to the survey summary.

The survey also found that 66% of households in the county experienced at least one hardship during the past year. The summary does not specify what hardships were included, how many households took part, or when the survey was conducted.

The two percentages describe separate findings: one concerns residents’ views about unmet needs, while the other measures households reporting at least one hardship. The information provided does not say whether the households reporting hardship were also among those who identified housing affordability as the top unmet need.

The findings point to housing affordability as a prominent concern in the survey, alongside a high share of households reporting hardship. However, the summary does not provide details about housing costs, the types or severity of hardship, or how results compare with earlier surveys. It also does not describe the survey’s methods, including how participants were selected or how responses were collected.

No further information was provided about any response or follow-up planned by the Roscommon County Community Foundation or other organizations. The survey summary establishes the reported proportions, but does not provide additional detail to explain the causes of hardship or the specific housing needs residents identified.

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