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Rapid, SD Founded 1876 Pennington County Elev. 985 m
With about 76,836 residents, Rapid is one of South Dakota's notable places. Rapid was founded in 1876 and sits in Pennington County. The median age is 39 and the median household income is $65,712. Homes carry a median value of $270,000, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (76.8%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Demographics Median household income
$65,712
High-school grad or higher
94.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Black 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts 39.9%
Sales & office 21.9%
Service 16.3%
Production, transportation & material moving 12.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance 9.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Median home value
$270,000
Median gross rent
$1,053/mo
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Public, private and charter schools serving Rapid.
Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Violent and property crime rates for Rapid vs South Dakota and national averages.
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Environment
Environmental hazards Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rapid.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk Relatively Low Top hazards · Pennington County
Hail Relatively High
Ice storm Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Winter weather Relatively High
Cold wave Relatively Moderate
Riverine flooding Relatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Rapid is in Pennington County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Rapid was founded in 1876 and sits in Pennington County. Elevation ~985 m.
Population trend
83K 0 76,836 1880 2024 Where Rapid is
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Common questions
Rapid — frequently asked What is the population of Rapid, South Dakota?
Rapid has a population of about 76,836, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rapid?
The median home value in Rapid is $270,000, and the median gross rent is $1,053/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Rapid face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pennington County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, lightning.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rapid?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Rapid. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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