Rapid City, 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 3/10
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
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
76,836 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,712 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$270,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$643 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$943 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 24
Feb 0 7 26
Mar 1 10 33
Apr 2 10 41
May 4 1 51
Jun 3 0 61
Jul 2 0 68
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 1 0 56
Oct 2 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 33% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 32, SD State House District 32, SD
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Schools

South Park Elementary - 16
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Rapid City High School - 45
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
South Middle School - 36
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

The Salon Professional Academy
<1 miles, N • 1 star
Headlines Academy Inc
<1 miles, N • 1 star
Western Dakota Technical Institute
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Regional Health Rapid City Hospital
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Regional Health Sturgis Hospital
27 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rapid City Regional Airport
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
117 miles, NW • 1 star
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