Maple Rapids, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
724 Population 528/sq mi density
$50,357 Median Income $25,019 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $273,184 Zillow
$432 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,357 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $432/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Maple Rapids, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,357
33% below
$25,019 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $273,184
Median Rent
$432/mo
63% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
33.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Maple Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Maple Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
40%
Rent
37%
Poverty
268%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maple Rapids a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Maple Rapids residents earn a median household income of $50,357 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,019. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Maple Rapids is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,184. Median rent is $432/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

8.5% of adults in Maple Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maple Rapids has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population724
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,357
Per Capita$25,019
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty33.2%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent$432
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$273,184
Housing Units309
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation673 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Maple Rapids was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.