Rapid City Metro Area, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
151,064 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,985 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$274,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$657 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$952 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

South Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 24
Feb 0 7 26
Mar 1 10 33
Apr 2 10 42
May 3 1 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 3 45
Nov 1 6 33
Dec 0 6 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 29, SD State House District 29, SD
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Schools

New Underwood High School - 01
8 miles, S • 3.7 star
New Underwood Jr High - 04
8 miles, S • 3.7 star
New Underwood Elementary - 02
8 miles, S • 4.1 star
Douglas Middle School - 01
8 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Western Dakota Technical Institute
15 miles, W • 1.9 star
Headlines Academy Inc
17 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
18 miles, W • 2.3 star
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
33 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
130 miles, NW • 1 star
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