Big rapids is located in Mecosta county Michigan with a geographic area of 4.4 square miles. The total population in Big rapids is 10,358 with 53.8% male and 46.2% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.7% of the population, under age 18 equal 12.6% of the population and over age 65 is 8.0% of the population. The median household income is $28,628, per capita income is $15,736. There are a total of 3,357 housing units with 40.6% owner occupied. Education includes 24.9% of residents that are high school graduates and 25.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Big rapids in the summer is 67 degrees, and in the winter 23 degrees.
