Rapid City
Census-designated place in Kalkaska County, Michigan

Rapid City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kalkaska County, Michigan, with 1,357 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alden, 2.9 miles N.
- 1,357residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 251 / sq mipopulation density
- 49676ZIP code
About Rapid City
Rapid City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Kalkaska County in the U.S. state of Michigan. At the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 1,357. Rapid City is located within Clearwater Township, and is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Kalkaska.
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Living in Rapid City
- Median household income
- $73,021
- Median home value
- $214,700
- Median rent
- $969/mo
- Median age
- 50.1
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Rapid City had 1,357 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,357 |
|---|---|
| Density | 251 per sq mi (97 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rapid City at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kalkaska County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,357 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.41 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8394° N, 85.2923° W |
| ZIP code | 49676 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2667140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rapid City
- Alden2.9 mi N
- Elk Rapids6.8 mi NW
- Kalkaska9.1 mi SE
- Bellaire10.1 mi NE
- Mancelona12.1 mi E
- Manistee Lake13.7 mi E
- South Boardman14.1 mi S
- Central Lake15.9 mi N
- Traverse City16.3 mi W
- Fife Lake18.4 mi S
- Alba18.5 mi NE
- Greilickville18.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rapid City
What county is Rapid City in?
Rapid City is in Kalkaska County, Michigan.
What is the population of Rapid City, MI?
1,357 people lived in Rapid City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rapid City, MI?
The ZIP code of Rapid City is 49676.
What is the elevation of Rapid City?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rapid City?
Alden (2.9 mi), Elk Rapids (6.8 mi), Kalkaska (9.1 mi), Bellaire (10.1 mi), Mancelona (12.1 mi).
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