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Elk Rapids

A village of 1,624 people in Michigan
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Map of Elk Rapids: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land6.8%86 of 1,277 acres
Trails0.6 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves553 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Elk Rapids

Civil township in Michigan, United States
2,521Population
11 sq miArea
614 ftElevation

Elk Rapids Township is a civil township of Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,521 at the 2020 census. The village of Elk Rapids is located within the township.

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Most working residents leave Elk Rapids for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Traverse City (23%), Elk Rapids (18%) and Garfield (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Traverse City
23%
Elk Rapids
18%
Garfield
4%
Suttons Bay
3%
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Health in Elk Rapids

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 83% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

15better than MI·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Munson Medical CenterTraverse City · 15 mi · ER
Bellaire Family Health CenterBellaire · 11 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Elk Rapids · CMS · HRSAHealth in Elk Rapids →

Natural hazards in Elk Rapids

5
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 5% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Elk Rapids →

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Elk Rapids has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 115 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 20°Winter
52° / 33°Spring
77° / 57°Summer
57° / 42°Fall
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Elk Rapids District Library300 Isle of Pines · part of Elk Rapids District Library
Fine-freeE-books52 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Elk Rapids District Library →

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