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Big Rapids, MI

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Population
8,623
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
928 ft
Median Home Value
$156,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$929/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,858
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityMount Pleasant, Michigan36 miles away · 20,925 residents.

About Big Rapids

Big Rapids is a city and the county seat of Mecosta County, Michigan, situated along the Muskegon River. First settled in 1855 and serving as home to the main campus of Ferris State University, the community of approximately 8,477 is served by the Big Rapids Public Schools district for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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