Dell Rapids
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Dell Rapids, South Dakota, is a small, friendly city settled along the scenic Big Sioux River, known for its stunning pink quartzite cliffs and historic downtown. The city welcomes visitors with its small-town charm, lively local community, and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
3,996
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.83°, -96.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,810
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
55
English
100
Temperature
7.7°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
-7.3°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-37.9°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
663 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
88
Walk Score
88
Footways
176.0
Airport
FSD
Distance
27 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 73/100.