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Box Elder
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Box Elder is a growing city in western South Dakota on the edge of the Black Hills, best known for its welcoming community and close ties to Ellsworth Air Force Base. The city offers affordable living, outdoor recreation, and easy access to nearby Rapid City and national parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
11,746
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
44.11°, -103.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$2,040
Local Cost
$1,420
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
9.6°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.3°C
Record High
44.2°C
Record Low
-24.6°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
450 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
RCA
Distance
4 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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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