Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Elk Rapids is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,558. Residents earn $78,472 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Elk Rapids receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Elk Rapids stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Elk Rapids is $78,472, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Elk Rapids is $348,400, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,032 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Elk Rapids is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,254 per 100,000, 66% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Elk Rapids has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches, including 132.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,472 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,905 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,140 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,357 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,762 |
| County GDP | $7,470M |
| Restaurants | 290 |
| Healthcare | 395 |
| Retail | 551 |
| Manufacturing | 180 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,269 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.37% |
| Commute Time | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $348,400 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $485,646 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,032 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,269 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.37% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,589/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 395 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,253.5/100K |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 368.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,885.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 122.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.7 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 132.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 944/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8980°N, 85.4045°W |
| County FIPS | 26055 |
Winner: Republican by 1.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.8% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 944/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 395 |
| Restaurants | 290 |
| Retail Stores | 551 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 18.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |