City profile · Michigan · Census ACS 2023

Eaton Rapids, MI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Eaton Rapids - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,197
Residents
$63,618
Median income
$140,600
Median home
$1,268
Median rent (state)

Eaton Rapids - the verdict

Nationally, Eaton Rapids sits in the 41st percentile for household income and the 41st percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

41st
percentile, household income
24th
percentile, home value
42nd
percentile, median rent
41st
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Eaton Rapids, MI

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 5,197 residents in Eaton Rapids, a small town within Michigan. The typical household in Eaton Rapids brings in $63,618 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.1%. Typical homes in Eaton Rapids are valued around $140,600, and the median resident age is 40.2 years. 17.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 60.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 22 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 450% from five years earlier. Eaton Rapids reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1650.4 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Eaton Rapids's yearly average temperature at 48.1°F with 36.3 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Michigan run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Michigan at 96.2 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,268 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $238 across Michigan, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 67.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

5,197 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Michigan

Median Household Income

$63,618 /yr

Poverty 6.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Michigan average

How does Eaton Rapids compare to other US cities?

Here's how Eaton Rapids stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 41% higher than other cities
Home value 24% pricier than other cities
Median rent 42% pricier than other cities
Safety 41% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Michigan and the picture shifts: Eaton Rapids ranks #165 of 254 Michigan cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Eaton Rapids against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Michigan only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Michigan-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of Michigan's city distribution

Among the 727 Michigan cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Eaton Rapids ranks #217 - the 66th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Eaton Rapids only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#303 of 718
58th percentile in Michigan
Median Gross Rent
#217 of 727
66th percentile in Michigan
Median Home Value
#392 of 721
45th percentile in Michigan
Poverty Rate
#436 of 727
39th percentile in Michigan
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#402 of 727
44th percentile in Michigan

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Michigan only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

41stIncome percentile
41stSafety percentile

41st percentile nationally for median household income · 41st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Eaton Rapids's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Eaton Rapids's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 50 Avg. percentile National median
Eaton Rapids's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Eaton Rapids's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$140,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 76% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Eaton Rapids $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Eaton Rapids, MI Eaton Rapids, MI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Eaton Rapids, MI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Eaton Rapids, MI median $63,618/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Eaton Rapids, MI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Eaton Rapids, MI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,197
Median Income
$63,618
Median Home Value
$140,600
Median Age
40.2
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Labor force participation
60.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1650.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
388.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1262.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
48.1°F
Annual Precipitation
36.3"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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5,140 residents5,160 residents5,180 residents5,200 residents5,220 residents5,240 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,210 residents 5,218 residents ▲ +0.2%
Eaton Rapids's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
22
housing units authorized
Single-Family
22
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 4
2020 3
2021 2
2022 1
2023 3
2024 22

Permit volume increased 450% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.0%
Carpool
6.4%
Public Transit
1.0%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
14.0%
Other
0.7%

Based on 2,470 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Michigan - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$238
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Michigan state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Michigan state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Eaton Rapids sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,268/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
67.6 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Michigan

Comstock Northwest
5,190 people
Utica
5,184 people
Allegan
5,182 people
Gladstone
5,240 people
Kingsford
5,138 people
Frankenmuth
5,108 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Eaton Rapids's 5,197 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Tucumcari, NM
5,197 people
Vancleave, MS
5,196 people
Center, TX
5,198 people
Bristol, WI
5,196 people
Glennville, GA
5,199 people
Northwood, OH
5,195 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Eaton Rapids's $63,618 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Madera, CA
$63,619 median income
Clyde, TX
$63,616 median income
Richland, MS
$63,611 median income
Garden City, MO
$63,625 median income
Vander, NC
$63,611 median income
Oak Grove CDP (Washington County), TN
$63,625 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Eaton Rapids, MI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Eaton Rapids, MI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 94.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.8% White 94.9% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 3.0% Two or more races 1.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Eaton Rapids compares to nearby Michigan cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Eaton Rapids (this city) 5,197 $63,618
Comstock Northwest 5,190 $73,290
Utica 5,184 $55,524
Allegan 5,182 $42,261
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MI FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Eaton Rapids, MI?

What is the population of Eaton Rapids, MI? +

Eaton Rapids, MI counts 5,197 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Eaton Rapids, MI? +

The median household income in Eaton Rapids is $63,618 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Eaton Rapids? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Eaton Rapids; the closest available measure is the Michigan state average, a cost of living index of 96.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Michigan vary by metro area.

Is Eaton Rapids, MI safe? +

Eaton Rapids has a total crime rate of 1650.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Eaton Rapids, MI? +

A typical home in Eaton Rapids is worth $140,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Eaton Rapids? +

Eaton Rapids has an average annual temperature of 48.1°F, 36.3 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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