Grand Rapids, MI

Safety in Grand Rapids, MI: Crime, Heat & Commute

172 sunny days. July high 83°F. 23 min commute. A car per adult.

Homicide deaths: 3.5 per 100,000; US 6.5. CDC, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Firearm deaths: 8.6 per 100,000; US 13.4. Homicide, suicide, accidents.
July high: 83°F; Mild
January low: 18°F; Cold
Sunny days: 172/yr; NOAA
Getting around: A car per adult; Metro-wide
Commute: 23 min; One way
Population: 1,090k; Grand Rapids
Poverty: 9.9% of people; ACS 2023.
Without health insurance: 4.7%; ACS 2023. 95.3% insured.

Death rates: CDC via County Health Rankings. Climate: NOAA.

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