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Big Rapids
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Big Rapids is a charming university town set in Central Michigan, best known for Ferris State University and a welcoming local feel. The city features scenic river views, historic downtown spots, and outdoor activities suited for all ages.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
7,727
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.70°, -85.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,060
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
84
English
100
Temperature
7.9°C
Summer Avg
20.1°C
Winter Avg
-4.9°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
-32.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
937 mm
Internet Speed
357 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
278.0
Airport
WBR
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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