Big Rapids, MI
Living in Big Rapids
Bikeability
62
Walkability
91
Commute
100
Public Transit
55
Affordability
100
Public Safety
14
Airports
15
Hospitals
82
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
10k
Population
-341 (2010–19)
22 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
31%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
40%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years62%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate25%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household40%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$26k
Median Household Income
+$6.2k (2010–19)
62%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
16 mi
Average Commute
64%
Lived Here Last Year
+18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office23%
Service31%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked15%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$94k
Median Home Value
-$9.1k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$597
Median Monthly Rent
+$82 (2010–19)
32%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached39%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 201311%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas78%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Rapids
United States45
Michigan58
Mecosta County64
Property Crime in Big Rapids
United States48
Michigan43
Mecosta County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 23 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Rapids
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding20
Tornado6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Rapids, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Rapids, MI
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, N
Brockway Christian Academy
16 miles, SE
Daystar Christian Academy
17 miles, NE
Pleasant Hill Amish Par School
26 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Big Rapids, MI
Ferris State University
1 miles, S
Central Michigan University
36 miles, E
Alma College
46 miles, SE
Kuyper College
47 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Rapids, MI
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
1 miles, SE
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
12 miles, N
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
21 miles, SE
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
29 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Big Rapids, MI
Muskegon County Airport
53 miles, SW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
57 miles, S
MBS International Airport
71 miles, E
Cherry Capital Airport
72 miles, N