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Rapid City is strongly conservative and has a Democratic representative in Congress

73,721

Rapid City Population7

39,280

Median Income6

6.0

Unemployment Rate17

Taxes

92
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax19
  
  2.0 %
- State sales tax19
  
  4.5 %
- Property tax21
  
  1.3 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  0.0 %
Air Quality

64
- Unhealthy air quality
  
  0 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups13
  
  4 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution13
  
  18 days per year
- High ozone13
  
  104 days per year
Climate

56
- Sunny days3
  
  62 days
- Rainy days11
  
  95 days
- Hot days11
  
  32 days
- Cold days11
  
  171 days
- Average humidity11
  
  60 %
- Average wind speed11
  
  11 mph
- Annual snowfall11
  
  42 inches
- Temperature in January11
  
  25 °F
- Temperature in July11
  
  73 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  Medium
- Hurricane risk23
  
  None
- Tornado risk23
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk23
  
  Low
- Flood risk23
  
  Medium
Home Pricing

52
- Median home value5
  
  $215,003
- Median home value (sq ft)12
  
  $204
- Median rent price12
  
  $1,180
Attractions

50
- Restaurants8
  
  59.6 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  247.7 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  68.8 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  0.0 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  7
- Historical sites
  
  1
- Golf courses20
  
  14
- Wineries
  
  1
- Casinos22
  
  52
Safety

49
- Property crimes1
  
  2,976.1 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  667.4 per 100,000 residents
Travel Connectivity

49
- Airports
  
  1
- Train stations
  
  0
Economy

45
- Income6
  
  $28,895
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $39,280
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  8.6 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  20.4 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  2.1 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  11.0 %
- Employment rate17
  
  94.0 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  44.0 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  0.9 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  9.2 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  1.2 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  11.5 %
Local Transportation

45
- Walkability score10
  
  29
- Bikeability score10
  
  81
- Transit score
  
  0
- Commute via public transit17
  
  0.8 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  2.9 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  82.6 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  15.9 minutes
Education

33
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  2
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  8.3 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  1
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  25.0 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  Stevens High School - 42
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  1,822
Diversity

29
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  76.8 %
- Black7
  
  1.1 %
- Asian7
  
  1.7 %
- Hispanic7
  
  5.3 %
Outdoor Activities

20
- Beaches9
  
  1
- Parks15
  
  15
- Ski resorts
  
  1
Internet Connectivity

17
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  89.4 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  83.4 %
- Average download speed24
  
  41 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  80.5 %
Healthcare

16
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  7
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.0 / 5
- 5-star hospitals
  
  0
- 5-star hospitals (%)
  
  0 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  142.6 miles from city center

Rapid City's 5 to 9 year old population grew by 32% since 2010, making it one of the fastest growing cities for that segment in the United States where the average growth rate is 1%

Age

37.6

Median Age7

11.5

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Rapid City residents are mostly white and the city is slowly becoming less diverse as the white community has grown by 4.7% since 2010, while the Hispanic community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 42.8%

Race

82.2

South Dakota Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Rapid City's high elevation of 3,202 feet leads to regularly cold weather and strong winds, but little rainfall. The temperature drops to 32°F or below 171 days per year with 11 mph winds and 16 inches of annual rainfall

Weather

Chance of Rain11

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature36

The average home value in Rapid City increased by 35% since 2010 which is 8% lower than the national average and 7% lower than the state average

Rent

1,180

Monthly Average12

Renters37

Average Home Value5

Rapid City is a very low tax location with no state or local income tax and sales tax near the national average, but property tax 18% higher than the national average.

Other

1.32

Property Tax21

6.5

Sales Tax19

0.0

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)38

Rapid City has an average employment rate of 94% which is 0% higher than the national average. The largest employers are Regional Health and Black Hills

Income

20.4

<$25,0006

8.6

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

Rapid City is strongly conservative and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results39

Representatives

Mayor28	Steve Allender Nonpartisan
House of Representative28	Dusty Johnson Republican

The nearest 5-star hospital, Avera St Mary's Hospital, is 142.6 miles from the center of Rapid City, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, VA Black Hills Health Care System - Fort Meade Campus, is 22.0 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, is 315.2 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical29	No
Decriminalized29	No

In South Dakota, 55.0% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, but gun ownership has marginally increased from 2000 when 54.7% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Universal Background Checks30

Permit to Purchase Law30

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#19	2019 Best Cities to Retire by WalletHub31
#82	2019 Best Cities for Healthcare by healthgrades32

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
11	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
12	United States Home Prices & Home Values
13	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Largest Cities of U.S. States \| Wikipedia
27	Zippia, The Career Expert
28	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
29	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
30	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
31	2019 Best Cities to Retire \| WalletHub
32	National Health Index
33	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
34	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
35	Normal Precipitation, Inches
36	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
37	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
38	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
39	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

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