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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 · estimate
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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