Rapid Valley, SD
Living in Rapid Valley
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute91
Public Transit1
Affordability65
Public Safety52
Airports9
Hospitals47
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.1kPopulation+984 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate38%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$161kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$681Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
88%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas8%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rapid Valley
United States45
South Dakota31
Rapid City Metro Area60
Pennington County67
Property Crime in Rapid Valley
United States48
South Dakota34
Rapid City Metro Area60
Pennington County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| Feb | 27 | 0 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 1 | 10 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 10 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| Jun | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 3 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 25 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rapid Valley
Inland Flooding36
Tornado13
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rapid Valley, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rapid Valley, SD
Creekside Christian School
3 miles, W
St Pauls Lutheran School
4 miles, W
St Thomas More High School
5 miles, W
Black Hills Lutheran Schools
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rapid Valley, SD
National American University-Rapid City
7 miles, W
Black Hills State University
47 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rapid Valley, SD
Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
5 miles, W
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llp
5 miles, W
Same Day Surgery Center Llc
5 miles, W
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
30 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Rapid Valley, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
4 miles, SE
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
121 miles, W
Casper-Natrona County International Airport
186 miles, SW