Rapid City, South Dakota

Population 69,849

Rapid City is located in Pennington County, SD. The population is 69,849, making Rapid City the largest city in Pennington County and the 2nd largest city in the state of South Dakota.

There are 24 public schools in Rapid City with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Rapid City is high , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rapid City is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rapid City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rapid City include Rapid Valley, Green Valley and Central Pennington.

Rapid City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33%

Crime Rate

36.01% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 419
  • Violent Crimes: 707
  • Robbery: 84
  • Burglary: 639
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Rapid City
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

865 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 15
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 842

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • South Dakota unemployment average: 2.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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24 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 24 K-12 public schools in Rapid City, SD and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Rapid City's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Rapid City, SD.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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323 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rapid City, SD issued 323 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 323 permits, 201 were issued for single family homes and 122 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rapid City, SD issued 653 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 653 permits, 226 were issued for single family homes and 427 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $650
  • 1 Bedroom: $744
  • 2 Bedrooms: $978
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,384
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,562

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Environmental Hazards

865 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Rapid City, SD has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Rapid City, SD is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.3 Average
    Rapid City, SD is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.77°
  • February 26.22°
  • March 37.78°
  • April 42.97°
  • May 54.01°
  • June 64.61°
  • July 72.82°
  • August 71.3°
  • September 61.45°
  • October 47.65°
  • November 36.2°
  • December 21.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rapid City, SD

Earthquakes
Rapid City, SD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rapid City, SD has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rapid City, SD has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rapid City, SD has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rapid City, SD: $47,813

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rapid City is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.65%
White Collar - 59.35%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dennis Daugaard
  • Sen. Mike Rounds
  • Sen. John Thune

City Representatives

  • Kristi Noem

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

41 FCC Towers view all

2 Police Stations view all

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