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Rapid City, SD


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Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, South Dakota, in Pennington county, is 313 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 59,607.

The People and Families of Rapid City

In Rapid City, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rapid City had a median family income of $44,818. Rapid City enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Rapid City gave more campaign money ($48,715) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Rapid City Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Rapid City. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Rapid City, 94% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Rapid City, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Rapid City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyRapid City Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rapid City Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Rapid City College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Rapid City Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Rapid City Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Rapid City Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rapid City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Rapid City, SD

Comparing Rapid City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens62
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women49
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity110

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use310

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents91
People Living Alone73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Property Taxes61

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime51
Low Property Crime41

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