How long is the commute from Big Rapids, MI?
Workers who live in Big Rapids, MI take an average of 14.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
12.8% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
15.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.9 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 15.0%
How people in Big Rapids get to work
| Means of transportation | Big Rapids | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.7% (±4.6 points) | 76.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±2.7 points) | 8.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.8% (±2.7 points) | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.9 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±2.9 points) | 8.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Big Rapids, the average commute is lower than in Mecosta County (23.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Big Rapids, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mecosta County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mecosta County, Big Rapids ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1477 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Big Rapids
| Vehicles available | Big Rapids | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.0% (±4.1 points) | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% (±5.4 points) | 30.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±5.7 points) | 39.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.2% (±4.8 points) | 22.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Big Rapids, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mecosta County (7.1%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Big Rapids
| Big Rapids | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±2.9 points) | 8.7% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.3% (±5.1 points) | 82.0% (±1.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Big Rapids, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mecosta County (82.0%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Big Rapids
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids | — | 14.9 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Big Rapids Charter Township | 1.7 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Green Charter Township | 5.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 5.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Mecosta Township | 6.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Grant Township (Mecosta County) | 7.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
| Norwich Township (Newaygo County) | 7.7 mi | 36.0 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Stanwood | 8.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 8.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Big Rapids Charter Township, MI (19.0 minutes), Green Charter Township, MI (23.2 minutes), Colfax Township (Mecosta County), MI (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mecosta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Morton Township | 26.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 25.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 13 | Mecosta Township | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 14 | Green Charter Township | 23.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 22.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 16 | Big Rapids Charter Township | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Big Rapids | 14.9 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Mecosta County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Big Rapids
How long is the average commute in Big Rapids?
Workers who live in Big Rapids, MI take an average of 14.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Big Rapids without a car?
15.0% of households in Big Rapids have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Big Rapids?
9.0% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Big Rapids worked from home, and 82.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Rapids city, Michigan
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Big Rapids city, Michigan (place:08300, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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