Big Rapids, MI

Big Rapids is a small city in Michigan with a population of 7,847. Residents earn $40,197 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

7,847 Population 1,763/sq mi density

$40,197 Median Income $20,904 per capita

$134,200 Home Value $209,292 Zillow

$815 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

250 Violent Crime/100K 1,299 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$40,197 median income, 3.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$134,200 home value, $815/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

250 violent crimes/100K (34% below avg)

Education

3.3 / 5.0

28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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2 reported haunted locations found near Big Rapids, MI.

Name	Description
Big Rapids Cinema	Reports of a woman crying for help, cold chills, weird noises and intense feelings when exploring the basement, which was once opened to tunnels that ran underneath the entire town but have since been filled in.
Rapids Apartments	The apartments are very close to Ferris State University and have many students staying there. Residents have heard a young lady or small child clearly say "Hi" behind them in the apartment. When they all turned to look no one was there.