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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
Big Rapids has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 61.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 924 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6997°N, 85.4813°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Mecosta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Big Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").