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Rapid Valley, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
Rapid Valley, SD
At a Glance
How Rapid Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rapid Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rapid Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rapid Valley residents earn a median household income of $85,217 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,944. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rapid Valley is $226,300 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,031. Median rent is $1,263/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Rapid Valley reports 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,315/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Rapid Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rapid Valley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.