There are 20 residential care homes serving Big Rapids, Michigan. This includes 6 in Big Rapids and 14 nearby. Residential care costs in Michigan range from about $19 up to $197 daily, with a mean expenditure running about $80. The per month cost averages about $2,400 and ranges between $563 and $5,888. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $28,800, which is under the national average of $31,500.
Located within Mecosta County, Big Rapids is a small city in Michigan. While the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 1,454,781 residents, there are 20,112 living within the city limits. Around 19% of the residents are over 55.
Big Rapids has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 62. The city's median household income is $33,000 ($18,000 per capita), in comparison to an average of $46,000 for the whole of Michigan. The median home price in Big Rapids is $181,500, which is relatively higher than the Michigan average of $177,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 16.92%.
Big Rapids has very harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The area gets low levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Big Rapids has moderate air quality ratings.