Rapid River, MI

Rapid River, MI

At a Glance

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)

Is Rapid River a Good Place to Live?

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 1.7% (53% 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 $201,613. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Rapid River reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,485/100K.

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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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