Rapid Valley, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,553
Unemployment
1.3%
Poverty
10.7%
Median Home
$163,400
Median Income
$64,564
Median Rent
$1,051
Rapid Valley SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
9
Rapid Valley, SD Cost Of Living
93
Rapid Valley's Overall Cost Of Living
Rapid Valley's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rapid Valley | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 87 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 88 | 100 | |
Rankings for Rapid Valley in South Dakota
Map Of Rapid Valley, SD
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Population over time in Rapid Valley
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,553 | -9.7% |
| 2019 | 9,475 | 4.9% |
| 2018 | 9,034 | 4.7% |
| 2017 | 8,629 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 8,516 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 8,619 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 8,602 | 3.9% |
| 2013 | 8,280 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 8,336 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 8,130 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rapid Valley
| Race | Rapid Valley | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 81.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.6% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 8.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 4.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Rapid Valley
| Gender | Rapid Valley | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.9% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rapid Valley for adults over 25
| Education | Rapid Valley | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Rapid Valley, South Dakota
| Income | Rapid Valley | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.8% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.2% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.2% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.5% | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.2% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
