Information on Big Rapids, Mecosta County
The City of Big Rapids is located in the state of Michigan, in Mecosta County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Big Rapids City HALL, Mecosta County
| Big Rapids City Hall's address | Big Rapids Big Rapids Municipal Building 226 N. MICHIGAN AVE. BIG RAPIDS MI 49307 United States | |
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| Phone number of Big Rapids City Hall | Not available | |
| Big Rapids, MI email | Not available | |
| Big Rapids official website | ci.big-rapids.mi.us | |
| Mayor of Big Rapids | ||
| Mecosta County, Michigan: Vital Records | Big Rapids vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Michigan birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Big Rapids
What county is Big Rapids MI in?Big Rapids, MI is located in Mecosta County |
Where is Big Rapids, Michigan ?Big Rapids is situated in Mecosta County, in the central-western portion of Michigan, United States. It lies approximately 55 miles north of Grand Rapids, a major city in the state, and is also close to the Muskegon River. The municipality is part of West Michigan, a region known for its proximity to the Great Lakes. |
Big Rapids administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | Michigan |
| County | Mecosta - other counties in Michigan |
Demography of Big Rapids
| Name of Big Rapids inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 10 601 inhabitants | 180 / 2 820 | ||
| Population density in Big Rapids | 2 362,9 pop/sq mi (912,3 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Big Rapids, MI
Where to apply for a passport in Big Rapids, MI? There are 2 passport offices in Big Rapids, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| DIVISION STREET STATION | 826 DIVISION STREET | 2315921498 |
| MECOSTA COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS | 400 ELM ST. | 2315920148 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Big Rapids
There are 14 bank branches in Big Rapids.
The Huntington National Bank is the most popular bank in Big Rapids with 5 branch offices, followed by Lake-Osceola State Bank with 2 branch offices and then Fifth Third Bank with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Big Rapids:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Huntington National Bank | 5 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Lake-Osceola State Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Fifth Third Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Chemical Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Isabella Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Independent Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Big Rapids administrative numbers
| Big Rapids City code | 2608300 |
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| Big Rapids City postcode | 49307 (3 other communities with the same postcode) |
Information on Big Rapids, Mecosta County
| Cities twinned with Big Rapids | Currently, the town Big Rapids isn’t twinned |
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| Natural parks | Big Rapids isn't part of a natural park |
Toponymy and translation of Big Rapids
| Japanese: ビッグ・ラピッズ | Kazakh: Биг Рапидс | Korean: 빅 래피드 |
| Russian: Биг Рапидс | Serbian: Биг Рапидс | Chinese: 大瀑布城 |
Transportation modes in Big Rapids
| Airport | Nartron Field 14 miles Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport 37.5 miles Wexford County Airport 40 miles |
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Big Rapids territory
| Big Rapids area | 4,49 sq mi (11,62 km²) |
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| Big Rapids altitude | 928 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 43.699 Longitude: -85.4797 Latitude: 43° 41' 56'' North Longitude: 85° 28' 47'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/Detroit) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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What is Big Rapids close to?
| Nearby cities include: Big Rapids Charter Township, Green Charter Township, Colfax Township and Mecosta Township | ||
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| Green Charter Township | Green Charter Township | Grant Township |
| Big Rapids Charter Township |  | Colfax Township |
| Big Rapids Charter Township | Big Rapids Charter Township | Colfax Township |
| Big Rapids Charter Township 1.8 miles | Green Charter Township 5.2 miles | Colfax Township 5.3 miles |
| Mecosta Township 6.6 miles | Grant Township 7 miles | Norwich Township 7.2 miles |
| Stanwood 8.4 miles | Austin Township 8.8 miles | Barton Township 9.3 miles |
| Goodwell Township 9.6 miles | Martiny Township 10.6 miles | Hersey 10.7 miles |
| Richmond Township 11.1 miles | Hersey Township 11.6 miles | Chippewa Township 11.8 miles |
| Reed City 12.1 miles | Monroe Township 12.9 miles | Morton Township 12.9 miles |
| Aetna Township 13.2 miles | Chase Township 13.6 miles | Mecosta 13.7 miles |
Distance between Big Rapids and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1881 miles | Houston : 1107 miles | Philadelphia : 591 miles |
| Phoenix : 1590 miles | San Antonio : 1220 miles | San Diego : 1863 miles |
| Dallas : 970 miles | San Jose : 1946 miles | Jacksonville : 948 miles |
| Indianapolis : 274 miles closest | San Francisco : 1994 miles | Austin : 1145 miles |
| Columbus : 287 miles | Fort Worth : 991 miles | Charlotte : 638 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Big Rapids, MI
Elementary schools in Big Rapids
Brookside Elementary School
District of Big Rapids Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 353
Crossroads Charter Academy PK6
District of Crossroads Charter AcademyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 322
Eastwood Early Childhood Center
District of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Riverview Elementary School
District of Big Rapids Public SchoolsLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 341
Middle schools in Big Rapids
Big Rapids Middle School
District of Big Rapids Public SchoolsLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 533
High schools in Big Rapids
Big Rapids High School
District of Big Rapids Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 660
Big Rapids Virtual School
District of Big Rapids Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 102
Crossroads Charter Academy 712
District of Crossroads Charter AcademyLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 280
MecostaOsceola Career Center
District of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 11, Highest grade : 12
Alternative schools in Big Rapids
MecostaOsceola Education Center
District of Mecosta-Osceola Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 109
Private schools in Big Rapids
St Mary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 154