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Rapid City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County
Rapid City, MI
At a Glance
How Rapid City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rapid City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rapid City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rapid City residents earn a median household income of $65,438 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,757. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rapid City is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,531. Median rent is $987/month, with 37.2% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Rapid City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,254/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Rapid City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rapid City has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.