Rapid River Township, MI
Living in Rapid River Township
Bikeability
52
Walkability
6
Commute
50
Public Transit
5
Affordability
85
Public Safety
61
Airports
4
Hospitals
96
Colleges
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
+198 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
10%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
66%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate48%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$8.9k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office21%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$124k
Median Home Value
+$28k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$391
Median Monthly Rent
+$64 (2010–19)
62%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K4%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas40%
Utility gas7%
Wood35%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rapid River Township
United States45
Michigan58
Kalkaska County49
Property Crime in Rapid River Township
United States48
Michigan43
Kalkaska County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 35 |
| Feb | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 13 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 12 |
| Dec | 26 | 3 | 33 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rapid River Township
Inland Flooding7
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rapid River Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rapid River Township, MI
Traverse City Seventh-Day Adventist School
20 miles, W
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School
21 miles, W
Traverse Bay Mennonite School
22 miles, W
Traverse City Christian School
23 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rapid River Township, MI
Ferris State University
80 miles, S
Central Michigan University
87 miles, S
Northwood University
93 miles, SE
Alma College
102 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rapid River Township, MI
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
6 miles, S
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
24 miles, SE
Munson Medical Center
24 miles, W
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital
28 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Rapid River Township, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
22 miles, W
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
55 miles, N
Alpena County Regional Airport
80 miles, E
MBS International Airport
103 miles, SE