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Rapids City, IL
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Rapids City, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Rapids City a Good Place to Live?
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 3.6% (0% below 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 $237,890. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Rapids City reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,720/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.