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Pennington County
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Pennington County, anchored by Rapid City, serves as the eastern gateway to the Black Hills region in South Dakota. It features a blend of urban vibrancy and access to stunning natural landscapes, making it an ideal base for exploring national parks and monuments.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
109,222
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
48.07°, -96.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,500
Local Cost
$1,580
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
4.8°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
-12.4°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
-45.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
578 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TVF
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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