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Dell Rapids, SD

Founded 1871Minnehaha CountyElev. 460 m
Population
3,947
Median home
$284,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Dell Rapids

Dell Rapids is a city in South Dakota with about 3,947 residents. Dell Rapids was founded in 1871 and sits in Minnehaha County. The median age is 39.7 and the median household income is $101,250. Homes carry a median value of $284,400, and about 81% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
3,947
Median age
39.7
Median household income
$101,250
Per-capita income
$44,242
Poverty rate
6.2%
High-school grad or higher
96.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
Unemployment
0.9%
Avg. commute
25.1 min
Work from home
7.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.6%
Sales & office16.1%
Production, transportation & material moving14.5%
Service14.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$284,400
Median gross rent
$919/mo
Owner-occupied
81.1%
Median year built
1990
Households
1,585
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Dell Rapids has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading72%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dell Rapids High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03MiddleGrades 5–8
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Dell Rapids vs South Dakota and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Dell Rapids.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Minnehaha County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Dell Rapids is in Minnehaha County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Dell Rapids was founded in 1871 and sits in Minnehaha County. Elevation ~460 m.

Map of Dell Rapids
Dell Rapids, SD
Where Dell Rapids is
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Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Carnegie Public LibraryCampbell, Gina Smith, BathhouseMilne, William G., HouseLittle Village Farm Sale BarnSt. Peter's Lutheran ChurchOdd Fellows Home of Dell RapidsGrand Opera HouseDell Rapids Water Tower
Notable people from Dell Rapids
Daniel AhlersJordan YoungbergWilliam McAlmon
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Nearby cities
Crooks (13 mi)Flandreau (16 mi)Brandon (17 mi)Hartford (18 mi)Sioux Falls (20 mi)Madison (23 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Dell Rapids, SD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

Kenneth Bert Miller, 63
Dell Rapids · Moody County · 57022

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Dell Rapids — frequently asked

What is the population of Dell Rapids, South Dakota?
Dell Rapids has a population of about 3,947, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Dell Rapids?
The median home value in Dell Rapids is $284,400, and the median gross rent is $919/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Dell Rapids face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Minnehaha County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, strong wind.
How many schools are in Dell Rapids?
Dell Rapids has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Dell Rapids?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Dell Rapids. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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