[4] Located along the Rogue River, the city is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and is about 10 miles (16.1 km) north of the city of Grand Rapids.

The community was originally based around the lumber industry but was soon supported by a shoe factory and tannery at the turn of the century.

[5][6] Wolverine World Wide has major operations in the city for over 100 years.

In modern times, its former tannery site used Scotchgard chemicals to waterproof shoes, which contaminated local areas with the active ingredients at the time of PFOA and PFOS.

[7][8] The downtown area hosts a summer farmer's market on Saturday.

[10] Start of Summer Celebration is a community organization annually held in early June at the beginning of summertime.

[13] Indian Trails provides daily intercity bus service between Grand Rapids, Michigan and St.

[16][17] The acting superintendent of Rockford Public Schools described the report as "more confusing than enlightening" and that society as a whole had issues with racism.

26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.