Rapid City Metro Area, SD
Living in the Rapid City Metro Area
Bikeability20
Walkability27
Commute89
Public Transit17
Affordability65
Public Safety41
Airports9
Hospitals57
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
138kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American7%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$188kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$727Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas55%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Rapid City Metro Area
United States45
South Dakota31
Property Crime in the Rapid City Metro Area
United States48
South Dakota34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 14 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 12 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 2 |
| Jun | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 5 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 10 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Rapid City Metro Area
Inland Flooding38
Tornado17
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rapid City Metro Area, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rapid City Metro Area, SD
Creekside Christian School
27 miles, SW
Black Hills Lutheran Schools
27 miles, SW
St Pauls Lutheran School
28 miles, SW
St Thomas More High School
29 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Rapid City Metro Area, SD
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
27 miles, SW
National American University-Rapid City
31 miles, SW
Black Hills State University
56 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rapid City Metro Area, SD
Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
29 miles, SW
Same Day Surgery Center Llc
29 miles, SW
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Llp
29 miles, SW
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
37 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rapid City Metro Area, SD
Rapid City Regional Airport
24 miles, SW
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
137 miles, W
Bismarck Municipal Airport
196 miles, NE