Caputa, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
29 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,495 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$250,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$569 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,260 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennington County
6
Rapid City Metro Area
5
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennington County
6
Rapid City Metro Area
5
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 25
Feb 0 7 27
Mar 1 10 34
Apr 2 10 43
May 4 1 53
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 2 0 70
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 2 3 46
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 0 6 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 27, SD State House District 27, SD
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Schools

Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
9 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Valley View Elementary - 13
10 miles, NW • 2.8 star
East Middle School - 30
10 miles, NW • 2.3 star
New Underwood High School - 01
10 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Western Dakota Technical Institute
11 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Headlines Academy Inc
13 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
13 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
129 miles, NW • 1 star
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