At a Glance
Median Income
$90,750
$41,399 per capita
Home Value
$207,600
Zillow: $248,522
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
15.7% smoking rate
How Rapids City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rapids City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rapids City a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rapids City residents earn a median household income of $90,750 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,399. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rapids City is $207,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,522. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
21.5% of adults in Rapids City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rapids City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,012
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,750
Per Capita$41,399
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,600
Rent
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$248,522
Housing Units451
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation681 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Rapids City was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.