Big Rapids Public Schools, MI
Living in Big Rapids Public Schools
Bikeability45
Walkability79
Commute94
Public Transit42
Affordability94
Public Safety23
Airports15
Hospitals81
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+602 (2010–19)
25 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
52%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black5%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value-$6k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$609Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas15%
Utility gas61%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Rapids Public Schools
United States45
Michigan58
Mecosta County64
Property Crime in Big Rapids Public Schools
United States48
Michigan43
Mecosta County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 23 | 2 | 13 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 5 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Rapids Public Schools
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Rapids Public Schools, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Rapids Public Schools, MI
Trinity Lutheran School
12 miles, N
Brockway Christian Academy
17 miles, SE
Daystar Christian Academy
17 miles, NE
Pleasant Hill Amish Par School
27 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Big Rapids Public Schools, MI
Ferris State University
1 miles, SE
Central Michigan University
37 miles, E
Alma College
47 miles, SE
Kuyper College
47 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Rapids Public Schools, MI
Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital
1 miles, SE
Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital
12 miles, N
Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital
21 miles, SE
Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial
28 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Big Rapids Public Schools, MI
Muskegon County Airport
52 miles, SW
Gerald R Ford International Airport
57 miles, S
Cherry Capital Airport
72 miles, N
MBS International Airport
72 miles, E