Rapid City, SD
Living in Rapid City
Bikeability29
Walkability33
Commute96
Public Transit26
Affordability71
Public Safety23
Airports8
Hospitals48
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
75kPopulation+9.1k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American10%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate25%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$185kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$732Median Monthly Rent+$140 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rapid City
United States45
South Dakota31
Rapid City Metro Area60
Pennington County67
Property Crime in Rapid City
United States48
South Dakota34
Rapid City Metro Area60
Pennington County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump61%
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 2 | 3 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 24 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rapid City
Inland Flooding34
Tornado13
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rapid City, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rapid City, SD
St Thomas More High School
1 miles, S
St Pauls Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
Black Hills Lutheran Schools
2 miles, N
Creekside Christian School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Rapid City, SD
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
1 miles, NE
National American University-Rapid City
3 miles, SW
Black Hills State University
44 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rapid City, SD
Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
1 miles, S
Same Day Surgery Center Llc
1 miles, SW
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llp
2 miles, S
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
27 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Rapid City, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
8 miles, E
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
117 miles, W
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
182 miles, SW