Rapid City

Census-designated place in Kalkaska County, Michigan

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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.

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, MI population

Rapid City had 1,357 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,357
Density251 per sq mi (97 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Rapid City at a glance

StateMichigan (MI)
CountyKalkaska County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,357 (2020)
Land area5.41 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Water area0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²)
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Coordinates44.8394° N, 85.2923° W
ZIP code49676
Census code (GEOID)2667140

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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