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Eaton Rapids, MI


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Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Introduction to Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Eaton Rapids, Michigan, in Eaton county, is 16 miles S of Lansing, Michigan (center to center) and 81 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lansing - East Lansing metropolitan area. Eaton Rapids contains a population of approximately 5,330.

Eaton Rapids History

Algonquin Indians originally inhabited this region, and in 1835, pioneers arrived, attracted by the area's water power and timber. Samuel Hamlin, Amos and Pierpoint Spicer, and C. C. Darling settled in this area and the original plat of the community was laid out in 1838. It became a thriving agricultural settlement and was known as the "Saratoga of the West". In 1837, the first mill was constructed, and in 1852, mineral-rich water was discovered and made the community famous. According to one tradition, the name "Eaton Rapids" refers to the presence of rapids in the nearby Grand River. It was incorporated as a village in 1871, and ten years later, it became a city. Eaton Rapids is nicknamed the "Island City".

Eaton Rapids and Nearby Attractions

  • R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
  • Battle Creek Sanatarium
  • Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park
  • Potter Park Zoo
  • Waterloo State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Eaton Rapids

The English Tudor mansion of Oldsmobile President Irving Jacob Reuter, which is located in Eaton Rapids, is on the List of Registered Historic Places in Michigan, and includes the original antique furnishings and a garden. Honolulu House Museum, R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, Michigan Historical Center, Battle Creek Sanatarium, and W.K. Kellogg House are some of the museums and historic sites in the area. The Waterloo State Recreation Area, which has 11 lakes and 47 miles of hiking trails, is a popular destination. Hiking, camping, boating, fishing, picnicking can be enjoyed at the Sleepy Hollow State Park, Pinckney State Recreation Area, Fallassburg County Park, and Ionia State Recreation Area.

Eaton Rapids Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Eaton Rapids Higher Education

Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, and Spring Arbor University are the nearby colleges.

Comparative Profile of Eaton Rapids, MI

Comparing Eaton Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity36
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built24
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