Big Rapids SnackAbility
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Crime in Big Rapids summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Big Rapids. Key points include:
There were 145 total crimes in Big Rapids in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Big Rapids is 1,819.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Big Rapids is 363.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Big Rapids is 1,455.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Big Rapids is -14.16% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Big Rapids Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Big Rapids / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 145 | 1,819.1 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 363.8 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 313.6 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 116 | 1,455.3 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 11 | 138.0 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 100 | 1,254.5 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 62.7 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Big Rapids summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Big Rapids. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Big Rapids is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Big Rapids is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Big Rapids is $215,284.
The median income in Big Rapids is $43,858.
Big Rapids's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Big Rapids Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Big Rapids | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 63 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Big Rapids, MI Weather
The average high in Big Rapids is 56.1° and the average low is 34.5°.
There are 78.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.0 inches of precipitation each year with 62.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Big Rapids |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 62.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Big Rapids Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Big Rapids
The current population in Big Rapids is 8,477. The population has decreased 20.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,477 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | 7,847 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 7,915 | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 9,105 | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 10,358 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 10,355 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 10,392 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 10,413 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 10,495 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 10,532 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 10,543 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 10,529 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 10,657 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 10,655 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 10,696 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Big Rapids
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Big Rapids is:
86.4% White with 7,327 White residents.
5.9% African American with 500 African American residents.
1.2% American Indian with 98 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 98 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.6% Two Or More with 217 Two Or More residents.
2.7% Hispanic with 233 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Big Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.4% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.9% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Big Rapids
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Big Rapids is 47.7% female with 4,040 female residents.
Big Rapids is 52.3% male with 4,436 male residents.
| Gender | Big Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Big Rapids for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Big Rapids completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Big Rapids completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Big Rapids completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Big Rapids completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Big Rapids completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Big Rapids completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Big Rapids completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Big Rapids completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Big Rapids completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Big Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Big Rapids, Michigan
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7.7% of households in Big Rapids earn Less than $10,000.
10.9% of households in Big Rapids earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.1% of households in Big Rapids earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.4% of households in Big Rapids earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Big Rapids earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.5% of households in Big Rapids earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.1% of households in Big Rapids earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.3% of households in Big Rapids earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.9% of households in Big Rapids earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.6% of households in Big Rapids earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Big Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.9% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
