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Maple Rapids

A village of 573 people in Michigan
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About Maple Rapids

Village in Michigan, United States
573Population
1.4 sq miArea
682 ftElevation

Maple Rapids is a village in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Maple Rapids had a population of 573. The village is located in Essex Township about 10 miles (16.1 km) northwest of St. Johns. A portion of the village is within the Maple River State Game Area.

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ZIP code48853
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Housing in Maple Rapids

$80K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $80,000 in May 2026.

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Most working residents leave Maple Rapids for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Lansing (16%), St. Johns (11%) and Essex (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Lansing
16%
St. Johns
11%
Essex
5%
Delta
4%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Maple Rapids →

Health in Maple Rapids

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1better than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow CarsonCarson City · 9.2 mi · ER
Allen Community Health CenterLansing · 27.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Maple Rapids · CMS · HRSAHealth in Maple Rapids →

Natural hazards in Maple Rapids

56
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Maple Rapids →

Climate in Maple Rapids

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Maple Rapids has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 19°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
81° / 58°Summer
60° / 41°Fall
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Maple Rapids Public Library130 South Maple Avenue · part of Maple Rapids Public Library
Fine-freeE-books24 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Maple Rapids Public Library →

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