Rapid City, MI
Living in Rapid City
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute65
Public Transit1
Affordability95
Public Safety62
Airports4
Hospitals96
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation-348 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+15 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate44%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K32%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office18%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$138kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$533Median Monthly Rent+$82 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas25%
Utility gas48%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rapid City
United States45
Michigan58
Kalkaska County49
Property Crime in Rapid City
United States48
Michigan43
Kalkaska County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 35 |
| Feb | 23 | 2 | 24 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 13 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 5 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 12 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 33 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rapid City
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding10
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding8
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rapid City, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rapid City, MI
Traverse City Seventh-Day Adventist School
15 miles, SW
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School
16 miles, SW
Traverse Bay Mennonite School
16 miles, W
Traverse City Christian School
17 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Rapid City, MI
Ferris State University
80 miles, S
Central Michigan University
90 miles, S
Northwood University
97 miles, SE
Alma College
105 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rapid City, MI
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
9 miles, SE
Munson Medical Center
18 miles, W
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
31 miles, E
Charlevoix Area Hospital
33 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rapid City, MI
Cherry Capital Airport
16 miles, SW
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
56 miles, NE
Alpena County Regional Airport
86 miles, E
Chippewa County International Airport
105 miles, N