At a Glance
Median Income
$39,375
$26,803 per capita
Home Value
$105,600
Zillow: $215,775
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Rapid River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rapid River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rapid River a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rapid River residents earn a median household income of $39,375 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,803. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,044 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rapid River is $105,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,775. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
11.2% of adults in Rapid River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rapid River has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population230
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,375
Per Capita$26,803
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,600
Rent
Ownership83.2%
Zillow$215,775
Housing Units143
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,625/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation593 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rapid River was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.