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Big Rapids, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,847 Population 1,763/sq mi density
$40,197 Median Income $20,904 per capita
$134,200 Home Value $209,292 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
250 Violent Crime/100K 1,299 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$40,197 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Education Levels

High School+ 92.8%
US avg: 88.6% 5% above
Bachelor's+ 28.3%
US avg: 33.7% 16% below
Graduate+ 13%
US avg: 13.1% 1% below
School Test Score
5.0 / 10

2024 Presidential Election

64.2%
Republican (GOP)
34.2%
Democrat (DEM)
R 64%
D 34%
2%
County-level results, 2024 Presidential Election

Digital & Infrastructure

Broadband Access
81.1%
10% below US avg (90.0%)
Avg Download Speed
163 Mbps
Upload: 27 Mbps
Max: 1,000 Mbps
Public Libraries
6
EV Charging Stations
4
Alt Fuel Stations
5
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R Ford International
57 miles away

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians
1:2,107
patients per provider
Dentists
1:2,262
patients per provider
Mental Health Providers
1:534
patients per provider
Food Environment Index
6.3
Scale 0-10 (10 = best)
Exercise Access
57.6%
with access to exercise opportunities
Premature Death Rate
8,230
per 100,000 (years of potential life lost)

Complete Civic & Community Data

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
High School+92.8%
Graduate Degree+13.0%
School Test Score5.0/10

Voting (2024)

Republican (GOP)64.2%
Democrat (DEM)34.2%

Infrastructure

Broadband81.1%
Download Speed163 Mbps
Upload Speed27 Mbps
Max Download1,000 Mbps
Libraries6
EV Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations5

Airport

Airport CodeGRR
Airport NameGerald R Ford International
Distance57 miles