Big Rapids, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,358
Unemployment
7.8%
Poverty
37.7%
Median Home
$100,100
Median Income
$28,628
Median Rent
$675
Big Rapids SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
5
Diversity
7
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
10
Big Rapids, MI Crime Report
133
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,284.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-45.25%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Big Rapids / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 133 | 1,284.4 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 36 | 347.7 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.7 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 299.4 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 97 | 936.7 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 17 | 164.2 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 75 | 724.3 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 48.3 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Big Rapids, MI Cost Of Living
81
Big Rapids's Overall Cost Of Living
Big Rapids's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Big Rapids | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 50 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
Big Rapids, MI Photos
Source: Wikipedia User rossograph | CC BY-SA 4.0
Rankings for Big Rapids in Michigan
Map Of Big Rapids, MI
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Population over time in Big Rapids
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,358 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 10,392 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 10,413 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 10,495 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 10,532 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 10,543 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 10,529 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 10,657 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 10,655 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 10,696 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Big Rapids
| Race | Big Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.5% | 74.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.9% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Big Rapids
| Gender | Big Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Big Rapids for adults over 25
| Education | Big Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Big Rapids, Michigan
| Income | Big Rapids | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.2% | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.6% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.2% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.2% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.6% | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
