Rapid River
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About Rapid River
Civil township in Michigan, United StatesRapid River Township is a civil township of Kalkaska County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,245 at the 2020 census. The township gets its name from the Rapid River, which flows through the township.
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Housing in Rapid River
The typical Rapid River home is worth about $216,000, up 11.4% in a year, 19% below the Michigan typical home.
Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Rapid River
Full picture →Most working residents leave Rapid River for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Kalkaska (28%), Traverse City (14%) and Garfield (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Health in Rapid River
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Michigan
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Rapid River
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 6% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Rapid River
Full climate →Rapid River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 132 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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