Rapid Valley
Census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
Rapid Valley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pennington County, South Dakota, with 8,098 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,156 ft (962 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Green Valley, 2.0 miles S.
- 8,098residents (2020 Census)
- 3,156 ftelevation · 962 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.6 km²
- 1,263 / sq mipopulation density
- 57701ZIP code
About Rapid Valley
Rapid Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States, and a suburb of Rapid City. The population was 8,098 at the 2020 census. Rapid Valley has been a retreat for people living in Rapid City due to its low crime, cheap land, and views of the Black Hills. Rapid Valley is home to many industrial and financial businesses, and is the headquarters for many corporations specializing in transport and engineering.
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Living in Rapid Valley
- Median household income
- $83,208
- Median home value
- $255,500
- Median rent
- $1,174/mo
- Median age
- 43.2
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Rapid Valley had 8,098 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,098 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,263 per sq mi (488 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rapid Valley at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Pennington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,098 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.41 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,156 ft (962 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0673° N, 103.1223° W |
| ZIP code | 57701 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4653007 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rapid Valley
- Green Valley2.0 mi S
- Box Elder3.6 mi NE
- Ashland Heights4.6 mi N
- Rapid City4.8 mi W
- Caputa8.4 mi SE
- Colonial Pine Hills10.3 mi W
- Blackhawk12.0 mi NW
- Summerset13.9 mi NW
- New Underwood14.3 mi E
- Wonderland Homes14.5 mi NW
- Johnson Siding15.7 mi W
- Hermosa16.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rapid Valley
What county is Rapid Valley in?
Rapid Valley is in Pennington County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Rapid Valley, SD?
8,098 people lived in Rapid Valley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rapid Valley, SD?
The ZIP code of Rapid Valley is 57701.
What is the elevation of Rapid Valley?
3,156 feet (962 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rapid Valley?
Green Valley (2.0 mi), Box Elder (3.6 mi), Ashland Heights (4.6 mi), Rapid City (4.8 mi), Caputa (8.4 mi).
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