Rapid Valley SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Cost of living in Rapid Valley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rapid Valley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rapid Valley is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rapid Valley is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rapid Valley is $314,807.
The median income in Rapid Valley is $83,208.
Rapid Valley's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rapid Valley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rapid Valley | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 95 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rapid Valley, SD Weather
The average high in Rapid Valley is 59.6° and the average low is 35.5°.
There are 44.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.5 inches of precipitation each year with 41.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rapid Valley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 44.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rapid Valley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rapid Valley
The current population in Rapid Valley is 6,975. The population has decreased 14.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,975 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 7,153 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 7,324 | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 7,875 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 8,553 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 9,114 | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 9,475 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 9,034 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 8,629 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 8,516 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 8,619 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 8,602 | 3.9% |
| 2012 | 8,280 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 8,336 | 2.5% |
| 2010 | 8,130 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rapid Valley
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Rapid Valley is:
75.8% White with 5,290 White residents.
1.2% African American with 84 African American residents.
3.3% American Indian with 233 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 252 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.8% Other with 198 Other residents.
9.7% Two Or More with 677 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 241 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rapid Valley | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.8% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 3.3% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rapid Valley
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Rapid Valley is 46.2% female with 3,224 female residents.
Rapid Valley is 53.8% male with 3,750 male residents.
| Gender | Rapid Valley | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.8% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rapid Valley for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Rapid Valley completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Rapid Valley completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Rapid Valley completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Rapid Valley completed some college.
20.0% of adults in Rapid Valley completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Rapid Valley completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Rapid Valley completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Rapid Valley completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Rapid Valley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rapid Valley | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 20.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rapid Valley, South Dakota
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1.5% of households in Rapid Valley earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Rapid Valley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Rapid Valley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Rapid Valley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in Rapid Valley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
26.2% of households in Rapid Valley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
20.1% of households in Rapid Valley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.8% of households in Rapid Valley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.4% of households in Rapid Valley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.2% of households in Rapid Valley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rapid Valley | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.2% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 20.1% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.8% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
