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Rapid Valley
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Rapid Valley is a suburban community east of Rapid City, South Dakota, offering the tranquility of small-town living within a quick drive of Black Hills attractions. With accessible parks, family-oriented neighborhoods, and local dining, it's a comfortable base for exploring western South Dakota.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
44.06°, -103.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,180
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
75
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
Internet Speed
197 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
RAP
Distance
7 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 82/100.
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