Box Elder, SD
Living in Box Elder
Bikeability5
Walkability20
Commute94
Public Transit6
Affordability70
Public Safety44
Airports9
Hospitals48
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.7kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
25 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
73%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial6%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Military7%
Sales and office26%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$946Median Monthly Rent+$328 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached40%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 201313%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas60%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Box Elder
United States45
South Dakota31
Rapid City Metro Area60
Pennington County67
Property Crime in Box Elder
United States48
South Dakota34
Rapid City Metro Area60
Pennington County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 26 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 33 | 1 | 10 |
| Apr | 42 | 2 | 10 |
| May | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| Jun | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 2 | 3 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 24 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Box Elder
Inland Flooding38
Tornado15
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Box Elder, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Box Elder, SD
Creekside Christian School
6 miles, SW
Black Hills Lutheran Schools
7 miles, W
St Pauls Lutheran School
7 miles, SW
St Thomas More High School
8 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Box Elder, SD
National American University-Rapid City
10 miles, SW
Black Hills State University
47 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Box Elder, SD
Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
8 miles, SW
Same Day Surgery Center Llc
8 miles, SW
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llp
8 miles, SW
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
29 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Box Elder, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
5 miles, S
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
123 miles, W
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
189 miles, SW