Big Rapids, Michigan

Population 10,657

Big Rapids is located in Mecosta County, MI. The population is 10,657, making Big Rapids the largest city in Mecosta County.

There are 10 public schools in Big Rapids with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Big Rapids is very low , and there are 67 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Big Rapids is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Big Rapids property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Big Rapids include Big Rapids charter Township, Green Charter Township and Paris.

Big Rapids Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 13.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.4%

Crime Rate

38.23% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 29
  • Violent Crimes: 250
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 173
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

78.46% Higher than national avg.
  • 67 offenders in Big Rapids
  • 62.87 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

96 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 21
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 68

Unemployment

Very High 5.3%
  • Michigan unemployment average: 4.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Big Rapids, MI and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Big Rapids's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
2 Private Schools

St Mary School

St Peters Lutheran School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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67 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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8 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2003, the city of Big Rapids, MI issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 8 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2002, the city of Big Rapids, MI issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 7 permits, 5 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $552
  • 1 Bedroom: $646
  • 2 Bedrooms: $766
  • 3 Bedrooms: $974
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,136

Zip Codes

49307

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Environmental Hazards

96 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Big Rapids, MI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Big Rapids, MI is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.79 Average
    Big Rapids, MI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 25.85°
  • February 26.7°
  • March 36.97°
  • April 47.17°
  • May 58.69°
  • June 67.36°
  • July 72.52°
  • August 70.54°
  • September 62.95°
  • October 51.2°
  • November 41.53°
  • December 28.13°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Big Rapids, MI

Earthquakes
Big Rapids, MI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Big Rapids, MI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Big Rapids, MI has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Big Rapids, MI has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Big Rapids, MI: $24,524

Unemployment

Unemployment in Big Rapids is 5.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.47%
White Collar - 48.53%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Snyder
  • Sen. Gary Peters
  • Sen. Debbie Stabenow

City Representatives

  • John Moolenaar

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 Cemeteries view all

24 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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