Former Ravenna Free Methodist Church, 3414 Main St, Ravenna, MI 2019-11-16, 2019
Ravenna’s story
167 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1859Ravenna is settled
RavennaMI
A town of 1,409, settled in 1859.
Population
1,409
2025 Census estimate · +5.2% since 2020
Typical home
$301K
+5.6% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
35.9
years
Jobs based here
439
Balanced
Is Ravenna a good place to live?
The best of Ravenna’s subject grades is an A for the outdoors. 9.7% of residents are 65 or older in Ravenna, against 19% in Michigan’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Ravenna’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, above both Michigan’s towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest park or preserve is Conklin Park, at 21 acres. Ravenna has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Ravenna stand out
Where Ravenna beats most towns.
Small town
1,409 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Ravenna grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Ravenna is from typical.
Cost of livingA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 30% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Jobs & income$78K median household incomeB+Open →HealthTrinity Health Muskegon Hospital 17.2 miles awayC+Open →SchoolsBeat 56% of Michigan districts on tests and graduationBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7 of 20; 4.8% of households have no car; 1.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 4% conserved landAOpen →History4 notable people born hereCOpen →Civic life2.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ravenna: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ravenna, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRavenna water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ravenna’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRavenna Township ClerkRavenna Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2021
ZIP code4945149451 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ravenna.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Ravenna faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Younger than Michigan overall
People 65 and older are 10% of residents (19% statewide). The median age in Ravenna is 35.9 years. Ravenna has grown 5.2% since 2020, to 1,409 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
35.9median age · MI 40.2
| Ravenna | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 24% | 21% | 22% |
RavennaMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school39%
Some college20%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate3%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.4 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Ravenna | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.9% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.6% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.6% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.6% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 3.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.9% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.3% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 20% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.7% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.4% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.1% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Ravenna
Ravenna has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 17° and about 48 inches of snow falls in a winter.
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring35–57°
Summer57–81°
Fall40–60°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Health in Ravenna trails 64% of U.S. towns
Ravenna beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 29% of Ravenna adults have been diagnosed with depression.
36%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Ravenna | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 27% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 36% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
1 better29 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Ravenna | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with high blood pressure | 32.5% | 36.7% |
| More adults with obesity | 42.5% | 36.2% |
Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital
17.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most of Ravenna’s workers commute out: the town has 0.8 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Ravenna for work: only 5% work in town. Ravenna’s average trip to work is 29 minutes. Jobs based in Ravenna grew to 439 in 2021, 218 more than in 2011.
5%work in town
| Ravenna | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Ravenna5%
Muskegon9%
Ravenna Township7%
Grand Rapids6%
Walker5%
16 mi
median commute distance
439
jobs based in Ravenna
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 47% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade A−
Ravenna’s typical home value is about $301K
The typical Ravenna home is worth about $301,000, up 5.6% in a year, 14% above the Michigan typical home.
$301KZillow home value
| Ravenna | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $815 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 83% | 84% | 73% |
Typical home value
Ravenna$301K
Michigan$264K
+5.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsA
Ravenna has set aside 4.4% of its land for conservation
1.4 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
4.4%conserved
4.4%
conserved · 33 of 757 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Conklin Park | 0.7 mi | 21 |
| 2. Thatcher Park | 0.6 mi | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 19 attractions →Michigan's Adventure and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Ravenna. Close and well known come first.
20 mi Theme parkMichigan's Adventure
20 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
35 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail
23 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park21 mi TheatreAcrisure Amphitheater
16 mi MuseumUSS LST-393
20 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum35 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail23 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park21 mi TheatreAcrisure Amphitheater16 mi MuseumUSS LST-393Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Public domain · North Country Trail: Huron-Manistee National Forests, Public domain · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: User Jeffness on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · USS LST-393: USN, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ravenna
19pages on Ravenna
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Ravenna
About 3 of every 100 Ravenna residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Famous people from Ravenna
4 notable people were born in Ravenna.
About Ravenna
Village in Michigan, United States
Ravenna is a village in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,308 at the 2020 census. The village is located in Ravenna Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 673 ft
- ZIP code
- 49451
Questions about Ravenna
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ravenna, MI expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.
What is Ravenna, MI known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Todd Herremans and Donnie Tyndall.