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Rapid City, SD
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Population: 73,942
Home Price: $208,400
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Overview
Rapid City is a midsize city in the state of South Dakota with a population of 73,942. Rapid City has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
16.8 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Rapid City, SD
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Rapid City
South Dakota
United States
Per Capita Income
$34,916
$28,392
$32,693
Median Household Income
$58,072
$56,701
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
12.8%
10.5%
Age
Rapid City
South Dakota
United States
Median Age
38.1
42.1
42.3
Gender
Rapid City
South Dakota
United States
Male
50.4%
50.5%
49.8%
Female
49.6%
49.5%
50.2%
Race
Rapid City
South Dakota
United States
White
78.8%
81.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.4%
0.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
9.3%
13.3%
2.7%
Asian
1.3%
0.5%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.2%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.8%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Rapid City
South Dakota
United States
Median Home Price
$208,400
$111,657
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$787
$475
$801
Family Households
41.5%
41.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.0%
31.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.8%
74.3%
72.9%
Renters
38.2%
25.7%
27.1%
Education
Rapid City
South Dakota
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.1%
7.1%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.9%
26.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.2%
19.9%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.7%
10.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
21.9%
13.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Rapid City
South Dakota
United States
Mathematics
42.7%
44.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
48.7%
53.2%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Rapid City
South Dakota
United States
Murder
5.2
0.6
3.0
Rape
149.3
49.0
38.0
Robbery
83.8
8.9
40.7
Assault
468.9
199.8
188.5
Property Crime
Rapid City
South Dakota
United States
Burglary
639.2
236.7
336.1
Theft
2156.1
952.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
419.2
107.0
167.1
Arson
11.8
4.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Rapid City, SD
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
freshly made
red wine
hot sauce
hot dogs
sweet tea
food truck
beer
sweet potato
craft beer
cheesecake
bacon
ice cream
bubble tea
pizza
cheeseburger
wine
chili
meals
vegan
high school football
football
video games
chicago sports
country music
husker sports
avid sports
sports coverage
rcj
little league
college football
fantasy football
husker football
basketball
hockey
major league
baseball
nfl
volleyball
golf
inspired by
comms open
photography
tourism department
art installation
abstract art
graphic artist animator
icon
museum
fashion
craft
graphic design
raap
nature
nfts
studios
artw
nft
composer
comic
spending time
nerdy things
video games
board games
photography
books
random stuff
youtuber
nerdy
mountain biking
card collector
gaming
disc golf
fulltime
outdoors
fitness
fishing
bikes
anime
dd
sports
local news
sports coverage
multimedia
family friendly
technology science
tv
photography
battle rap
outdoor
hiphop
nfl nba
pro wrestling
programming
journalism
fashion
gaming
executive producer
award winning
producer
sports
warm weather
space
family friendly
science technology
mountain
waterpark
winter
photography
superstores
air conditioning
mountain biking
outdoor adventure
summer
ice fishing
vibrant downtown
wildlife
arts
pool
nature
post office
local thrift
coffee shop
record store
reselling
yard sales
food truck
reseller
hotels
farmers market
gift shop
bookstore
walmart
cart
marketplace
cocktail bar
online shopping
grocery store
drivethru
shopping cart
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