Elk Rapids, MI
Living in Elk Rapids
Bikeability
67
Walkability
79
Commute
87
Public Transit
37
Affordability
59
Public Safety
92
Airports
4
Hospitals
96
Colleges
49
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
49
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
-370 (2010–19)
57 y
Median Age
+11 (2010–19)
37%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate23%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
+$20k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office26%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van80%
Walked9%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$229k
Median Home Value
+$45k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$626
Median Monthly Rent
+$58 (2010–19)
47%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas3%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Rapids
United States45
Michigan58
Antrim County11
Property Crime in Elk Rapids
United States48
Michigan43
Antrim County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 36 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 25 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 14 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 13 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 35 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Rapids
Inland Flooding6
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Rapids, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Rapids, MI
The Pathfinder School
13 miles, SW
Traverse Bay Mennonite School
14 miles, SW
Traverse City Seventh-Day Adventist School
14 miles, SW
Holy Angels Elementary School
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Rapids, MI
Ferris State University
84 miles, S
Central Michigan University
96 miles, S
Northwood University
104 miles, SE
Alma College
111 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Rapids, MI
Munson Medical Center
15 miles, SW
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
16 miles, SE
Charlevoix Area Hospital
29 miles, N
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
37 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Elk Rapids, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
14 miles, SW
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
55 miles, NE
Alpena County Regional Airport
91 miles, E
Delta County Airport
100 miles, NW