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Rapid City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Kalkaska County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,315
Population
243/sq mi density
$65,438
Median Income
$31,757 per capita
$212,500
Home Value
$352,531 Zillow
$987
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,438 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $987/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rapid City has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 132.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8384°N, 85.2898°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Kalkaska County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in |
Rapid City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").