Rapid Valley, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
7,153
Population
1,116/sq mi density
$85,217
Median Income
$40,944 per capita
$226,300
Home Value
$359,031 Zillow
$1,263
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,217 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,300 home value, $1,263/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rapid Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,245 ft (989 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0675°N, 103.1223°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Rapid Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.3").