Rapid River, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Delta County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
230
Population
183/sq mi density
$39,375
Median Income
$26,803 per capita
$105,600
Home Value
$215,775 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,600 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rapid River has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 46.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 593 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 183/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9264°N, 86.9743°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Delta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in |
Rapid River has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").