Rapid City, SD
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 62,294 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Rapid City experiences mild, average temperatures through most of the year, except winter, when cold extremes are the norm.
Geography
The city sits within the Black Hills of South Dakota and is the last major city before Mount Rushmore.
Cultural Attractions
SDSMT boasts the Museum of Geology.
Recreation
The city contains Sioux Park, and is a short drive to Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Historical
SDSMT was established in 1885 and focuses on engineering, the sciences, and computer technology.
| Population [details] | 62,294 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 67.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 280.43 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 33.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 33.12 °F/8.8 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 87.29 °F/59.72 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 18.82 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 96 |
| Cost of living [details] | 103.4 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Denver (308.27 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | RAPID CITY REGIONAL (9.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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