Rapid City, Central Pennington, South Dakota
Rapid City, Central Pennington, South Dakota
Rapid City is a city in Central Pennington, South Dakota. As of the 2014 census, the city population was 72,638. The city has a total area of 44.6 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau. An elevation is 3,247 feet (989.68 meters) above sea level. The density of the population was about 1,629 person per square mile. The median age was 39.5 years (The median age in the state of South Dakota was 36.9). There were 100 males for every 96 females.
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State of South Dakota
445 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57701
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Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2014) | 72,638 residents |
Population Change | +21.9% since 2000 year |
Residents Median Age | 39.5 years (State: 36.9) |
Below the Poverty Line | 11.5% (Year: 2015) |
Population Males | 35,665 residents |
Population Females | 36,973 residents |
Population Urban | 97% of residents |
Population Rural | 3% of residents |
Foreign Born Residents | 2.1% (State: 3%) |
Daytime Population Change | +13,458 (+18.3%) |
Live and Work in the City | 30,556 (84.6%) |
Unemployment (Year: 2015) | 3.4% (State: 3%) |
Elections Results Data
English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers
Rapid City Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)
Rapid City Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2015)
Year of Entry of Foreign-born Rapid City Residents
Countries for Foreign-Born Residents
Financial Information
Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $42,313 |
Median Home Value (Year: 2015) | $170,400 (State: $152,800) |
Changes in Home Value | +$84,900 since 2000 year |
Median Gross Rent (Year: 2015) | $788 |
Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015) | $326 – $565 |
Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $799 |
Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016) | 84 (USA: 100) |
Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $2,656 (1.50%) |
Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $2,095 (1.30%) |
Median Household Income (Year: 2015) | $49,702 (State: $53,017) |
Changes in Household Income | +$13,724 since 2000 year |
Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2015) | $29,458 |
Changes in Per Capita Income | +$10,013 since 2000 year |
Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)
Education attainment (25+ years residents)
Males 25 Years and Older
Females 25 Years and Older
List of Largest Colleges & Universities- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Full-Time Enrollment: 2,102Location: 501 E Saint Joseph StPublicWebsite: www.sdsmt.eduOffers: Doctoral Degree
- National American University-Rapid City Full-Time Enrollment: 1,729Location: 5301 South Highway 16PrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.national.edu/locations/south-dakota/rapid-cityOffers: Doctoral Degree
- Western Dakota Technical Institute Full-Time Enrollment: 1,023Location: 800 Mickelson DrPublicWebsite: https
- Black Hills Beauty College Full-Time Enrollment: 182Location: 623 Saint JoePrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.bhbeautycollege.com
- Headlines Academy Inc Full-Time Enrollment: 133Location: 333 Omaha St. Suite 7PrivateFor-ProfitWebsite: www.headlinesacademy.com
Other Colleges & Universities- Black Hills State University Distance: About 44 MilesSpearfish, SDFull-Time Enrollment: 3,166
- Chadron State College Distance: About 88 MilesChadron, NEFull-Time Enrollment: 2,374
- Casper College Distance: About 178 MilesCasper, WYFull-Time Enrollment: 2,770
- Sheridan College Distance: About 190 MilesSheridan, WYFull-Time Enrollment: 2,070
- University of Mary Distance: About 220 MilesBismarck, NDFull-Time Enrollment: 2,854
- Laramie County Community College Distance: About 221 MilesCheyenne, WYFull-Time Enrollment: 3,288
- Bismarck State College Distance: About 223 MilesBismarck, NDFull-Time Enrollment: 3,015
Full-Time Enrollment: 2,102
Location: 501 E Saint Joseph St
Public
Website: www.sdsmt.edu
Offers: Doctoral Degree
Full-Time Enrollment: 1,729
Location: 5301 South Highway 16
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.national.edu/locations/south-dakota/rapid-city
Offers: Doctoral Degree
Full-Time Enrollment: 1,023
Location: 800 Mickelson Dr
Public
Website: https
Full-Time Enrollment: 182
Location: 623 Saint Joe
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.bhbeautycollege.com
Full-Time Enrollment: 133
Location: 333 Omaha St. Suite 7
Private
For-Profit
Website: www.headlinesacademy.com
- Black Hills State University Distance: About 44 MilesSpearfish, SDFull-Time Enrollment: 3,166
- Chadron State College Distance: About 88 MilesChadron, NEFull-Time Enrollment: 2,374
- Casper College Distance: About 178 MilesCasper, WYFull-Time Enrollment: 2,770
- Sheridan College Distance: About 190 MilesSheridan, WYFull-Time Enrollment: 2,070
- University of Mary Distance: About 220 MilesBismarck, NDFull-Time Enrollment: 2,854
- Laramie County Community College Distance: About 221 MilesCheyenne, WYFull-Time Enrollment: 3,288
- Bismarck State College Distance: About 223 MilesBismarck, NDFull-Time Enrollment: 3,015
List of Largest Public High Schools- STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL – 42 Students: 1,499Location: 1200 44TH STGrades: 9-12
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL – 41 Location: 433 N 8THGrades: 9-12
- JEFFERSON BUILDING – 64 Location: 21 ST JOSEPHGrades: PK-12
- RAPID CITY HIGH SCHOOL – 45 Location: 601 COLUMBUS STGrades: 7-12
- LINCOLN BUILDING – 44 Location: 1315 QUINCY STGrades: 12
List of Largest Private High Schools- RAPID CITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Students: 770Location: 300 FAIRMONT BLVDGrades: PK-12
Students: 1,499
Location: 1200 44TH ST
Grades: 9-12
Location: 433 N 8TH
Grades: 9-12
Location: 21 ST JOSEPH
Grades: PK-12
Location: 601 COLUMBUS ST
Grades: 7-12
Location: 1315 QUINCY ST
Grades: 12
- RAPID CITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM Students: 770Location: 300 FAIRMONT BLVDGrades: PK-12
List of Largest Public Middle Schools- SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL – 36 Students: 638Location: 2 INDIANA STGrades: 6-8
- WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL – 37 Students: 612Location: 1003 S SAN DRGrades: 6-8
- KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY – 08 Students: 550Location: 1701 DOWNING STGrades: KG-5
- GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY – 06 Students: 547Location: 3301 GRANDVIEW DRGrades: KG-5
- RAPID VALLEY ELEMENTARY – 12 Students: 517Location: 2601 COVINGTON STGrades: KG-5
- NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL – 35 Students: 509Location: 1501 N MAPLE STGrades: 6-8
- MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY – 10 Students: 498Location: 3125 W FLORMANN STGrades: KG-5
- VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY – 13 Students: 494Location: 4840 HOMESTEAD STGrades: KG-5
- SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL – 38 Students: 443Location: 4501 PARK DRGrades: 6-8
- CORRAL DRIVE ELEMENTARY – 21 Students: 440Location: 4503 PARK DRGrades: KG-5
List of Largest Private Middle Schools- ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Students: 186Location: 4550 S HIGHWAY 16Grades: PK-5
- CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 133Location: 4601 S HIGHWAY 16Grades: PK-5
- ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Students: 100Location: 835 E FAIRMONT BLVDGrades: PK-8
- CHILDREN’S HOUSE MONTESSORI Students: 54Location: 3520 W MAIN STGrades: PK-4
- BLACK HILLS CHILDREN’S HOME Students: 52Location: 24100 S ROCKERVILLE RDGrades: PK-8
- RAPID CITY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students: 12Location: 305 N 39TH STGrades: KG-6
Students: 638
Location: 2 INDIANA ST
Grades: 6-8
Students: 612
Location: 1003 S SAN DR
Grades: 6-8
Students: 550
Location: 1701 DOWNING ST
Grades: KG-5
Students: 547
Location: 3301 GRANDVIEW DR
Grades: KG-5
Students: 517
Location: 2601 COVINGTON ST
Grades: KG-5
Students: 509
Location: 1501 N MAPLE ST
Grades: 6-8
Students: 498
Location: 3125 W FLORMANN ST
Grades: KG-5
Students: 494
Location: 4840 HOMESTEAD ST
Grades: KG-5
Students: 443
Location: 4501 PARK DR
Grades: 6-8
Students: 440
Location: 4503 PARK DR
Grades: KG-5
- ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Students: 186Location: 4550 S HIGHWAY 16Grades: PK-5
- CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 133Location: 4601 S HIGHWAY 16Grades: PK-5
- ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Students: 100Location: 835 E FAIRMONT BLVDGrades: PK-8
- CHILDREN’S HOUSE MONTESSORI Students: 54Location: 3520 W MAIN STGrades: PK-4
- BLACK HILLS CHILDREN’S HOME Students: 52Location: 24100 S ROCKERVILLE RDGrades: PK-8
- RAPID CITY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students: 12Location: 305 N 39TH STGrades: KG-6
Rapid City Police Department
Full-time Employees (Year: 2015) | 151 policemen |
Full-time Law Enforcement Officers | 123 policemen |
Officers per 1,000 Residents | 2 policemen (State: 2.10) |
Labor Market Description
Unemployment Rate
Male: Employment in Industries (Services)
Female: Employment in Industries (Services)
Male: Most Common Occupations
Female: Most Common Occupations
Rapid City Infrastructure
Grocery Stores in the City | 16 stores | ||||||||||||||
Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens | 1.66 (State: 2.84) | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters in the City | 2 centers | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens | 0.21 (State: 0.29) Non-gas Station Convenience Stores 3 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas) 0.31 (State: 0.65) Convenience Stores at Gas Stations 54 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas) 5.61 (State: 6.68) Number of Restaurants in the City 82 restaurants Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens 8.52 (State: 9.21) Number of Houses in the City 25,127 |
Hospitals in Rapid City- BLACK HILLS REHAB HOSP Provides Emergency2908 5TH ST
- BLACK HILLS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Provides Emergency2908 5TH STREET
- BLACK HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP ProprietaryProvides Emergency216 ANAMARIA DR
- PHS INDIAN HOSPITAL AT RAPID CITY – SIOUX SAN Government (Federal)Provides Emergency3200 CANYON LAKE DR
- RAPID CITY REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary (Private)353 FAIRMONT BLVD POST OFFICE BOX 6000
- RAPID CITY REGIONAL HOSPITAL HOSPICE OF THE HILLS 224 ELK STREET
- SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER LLC Proprietary651 CATHEDRAL DRIVE
- INTERIM HEALTHCARE 725 INDIANA
- RAPID CITY REGIONAL HOSPITAL HOME CARE 224 ELK ST
- STATE HOME CARE SERVICES-SUBUNIT 1301 W OMAHA, STE 205
- CLARKSON HEALTH CARE 1015 MT VIEW RD
- FOUNTAIN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE 2000 WESLEYAN BLVD
- GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER – BELLA VISTA 302 ST CLOUD STREET
- GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER – BLACK HILLS 1620 NORTH 7TH STREET
- GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER – MEADOWBROOK 2500 ARROWHEAD DR
- GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER – PRAIRIE HILLS 916 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD
- WESTHILLS VILLAGE HEALTH CARE FACILITY 255 TEXAS ST
Provides Emergency
2908 5TH ST
Provides Emergency
2908 5TH STREET
Proprietary
Provides Emergency
216 ANAMARIA DR
Government (Federal)
Provides Emergency
3200 CANYON LAKE DR
Voluntary (Private)
353 FAIRMONT BLVD POST OFFICE BOX 6000
224 ELK STREET
Proprietary
651 CATHEDRAL DRIVE
725 INDIANA
224 ELK ST
1301 W OMAHA, STE 205
1015 MT VIEW RD
2000 WESLEYAN BLVD
302 ST CLOUD STREET
1620 NORTH 7TH STREET
2500 ARROWHEAD DR
916 MOUNTAIN VIEW ROAD
255 TEXAS ST
Airports & Heliports in Rapid City- Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) Runways: 2Commercial: 3,345Air Taxi: 11,598Itinerant: 15,092Local: 8,297Military: 4,514
- Dan’s Airport (4SD4) Runways: 1
- Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) Runways: 1
- Rapid City Regional Hospital Heliport SD40
Runways: 2
Commercial: 3,345
Air Taxi: 11,598
Itinerant: 15,092
Local: 8,297
Military: 4,514
Runways: 1
Runways: 1
SD40
Average Travel Time to Work
Means of Transportation for Getting to Work
Other Information
Rapid City by Race (According to 2015)
Median Unit Value (According to 2015)
Crime Rates per 100,000 Residents (According to 2015)
Natural Disasters in Rapid City
Air Quality Information
Common Weather Information
Tornadoes Average Activity | 57% (Smaller then US) |
Earthquakes Average Activity | 17% (Smaller then US) |
Number of Natural Disasters | 13 pc. (State: 13 pc.) |
Number of Major Disasters | 8 pc. |
Number of Emergencies Disasters | 2 pc. |
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ZIP Codes for Rapid City: 57701
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