Big Rapids, Michigan
Quick Statistics
Big Rapids is a community in Mecosta County, Michigan, home to about 8,477 people spread across 4.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $16,642 a year, and a typical home is worth about $156,400. About 35.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 20 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, Big Rapids ranks number 118 of 745 in population, number 644 in median household income, number 395 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Big Rapids typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about 13°F. The area sees roughly 61 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Big Rapids, MI | 0.2 mi. | 4,208 |
| 2. | Hersey, MI | 10.5 mi. | 1,950 |
| 3. | Reed City, MI | 12.0 mi. | 2,517 |
| 4. | Mecosta, MI | 13.9 mi. | 2,615 |
| 5. | Evart, MI | 17.3 mi. | 1,667 |
| 6. | White Cloud, MI | 17.6 mi. | 1,280 |
| 7. | Evart, MI | 17.8 mi. | 1,483 |
| 8. | Baldwin, MI | 23.1 mi. | 1,694 |
What is the population of Big Rapids, Michigan?
Big Rapids has a population of about 8,477 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Big Rapids, Michigan in?
Big Rapids is located in Mecosta County, Michigan.
What is the median home value in Big Rapids, Michigan?
The median home value in Big Rapids is about $156,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Big Rapids, Michigan?
The median personal income in Big Rapids is about $16,642 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Big Rapids, Michigan?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded in Mecosta County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Big Rapids, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about 13 degrees, with around 61 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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