Rapid City, SD GIS Map
Rapid City is a city in Pennington County, South Dakota, with a population of about 77,503. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Pennington County
- Population
- 77,503
- Elevation
- 3,243 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.0805, -103.2310
- ZIP codes (4)
- 57701, 57702, 57703, 57709
- Land area
- 56 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Rapid City, SD
Rapid City is a city in and the county seat of Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It is located on the eastern slope of the Black Hills in western South Dakota and was named after Rapid Creek, where the settlement developed. It is the second-most populous city in the state with a population of 74,703 as of the 2020 census. The Rapid City metropolitan area has 156,000 residents.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Rapid City
- Box Elder, SD8 mi
- Keystone, SD16 mi
- Hill City, SD20 mi
- Sturgis, SD27 mi
- Custer, SD28 mi
- Deadwood, SD32 mi
- Lead, SD32 mi
- Spearfish, SD42 mi
Other Cities in Pennington County
GIS Data for Rapid City, SD
The Rapid City map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Rapid City without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Rapid City Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
77,946
Households
32,368
Median household income
$70,870
Median age
39.1 years
Median home value
$299,400
Median gross rent
$1,109/mo
Owner-occupied homes
62.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37%
Below poverty level
12.5%
Land area
56 sq mi
Population density
1,392 / sq mi
County
Rapid City Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
67,956
April 2020 (estimates base)
74,730
July 2024 estimate
79,894
Change 2010-2020
+10.0%
Change 2020-2024
+6.9%
Photos of Rapid City
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Rapid City
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Rapid City.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew W. Bogue Fb/Cths | 515 9th St, 57701 | Owned | 67,294 | — |
| Promise Road | 2165 Promise Rd, 57702 | Leased | 49,309 | Aug 2043 |
| ICE Building -Rapid City | 1516 Fountain Plaza Dr, 57702 | Leased | 28,300 | Apr 2037 |
| Jet Building | 3600 Jet Dr, 57703 | Leased | 13,709 | Jun 2034 |
| USDA - Rapid City | 414 Stumer Rd, 57701 | Leased | 10,565 | Jan 2027 |
| Freight House | 306 7th St, 57701 | Leased | 8,050 | Oct 2034 |
| Social Security Administration (SSA) Facility | 2200 N Maple Ave, 57701 | Leased | 6,167 | Sep 2030 |
| Aspen Centre - West | 631 Saint Anne St, 57701 | Leased | 5,776 | Dec 2042 |
| Rcra Office Building | 4275 Airport Rd, 57703 | Leased | 5,000 | Nov 2029 |
| First American | 801 Mount Rushmore Rd, 57701 | Leased | 4,132 | Oct 2033 |
| Canyon Lake Park Offices | 4020 Jackson Blvd, 57702 | Leased | 4,110 | Jul 2028 |
| Benne Building | 820 Columbus St, 57701 | Leased | 3,862 | May 2039 |
| West Park Plaza Bldg | 2455 W Chicago St, 57702 | Leased | 3,098 | Oct 2028 |
| Knights Building | 910 5th St, 57701 | Leased | 2,490 | Sep 2027 |
| Silkwood Plaza | 405 E. Omaha, 57701 | Leased | 2,252 | Jun 2028 |
| Outlook South | 1825 Clear View Lane Suite 201, 57702 | Leased | 2,119 | Aug 2029 |
| 2026 Samco | 2026 Samco Rd, 57702 | Leased | 1,825 | Jan 2028 |
| Passenger Terminal Bldg. | 4550 Terminal Rd, 57703 | Leased | 1,252 | Jun 2032 |
| 1675 Samco Rd | 1675 Samco Rd, 57702 | Leased | 1,200 | Dec 2027 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Rapid City
General soil map unit at the city center: Samsil-Pierre
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- D (very slow infiltration, high runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 6.0 cm
- Typical slope
- 28%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 31 cm
Soil Components
- Samsil34%
Entisols · Aridic Ustorthents
- Pierre27%
Vertisols · Aridic Leptic Haplusterts
- Samsil12%
Entisols · Aridic Ustorthents
- Lismas8%
Entisols · Aridic Ustorthents
- Pierre7%
Vertisols · Aridic Leptic Haplusterts
- Hisle3%
Alfisols · Leptic Torrertic Natrustalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Rapid City
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Rapid City Wfo, Sd weather station, elevation 3,379 ft, 1.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 16°F
Annual precipitation
20.0 in
Annual snowfall
53.7 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 36 | 38 | 47 | 55 | 65 | 76 | 84 | 83 | 74 | 59 | 47 | 38 |
| Avg low °F | 16 | 18 | 26 | 34 | 45 | 55 | 62 | 60 | 51 | 38 | 27 | 19 |
| Precip. in | 0.31 | 0.53 | 0.94 | 2.26 | 4.12 | 3.33 | 2.62 | 2.17 | 1.40 | 1.49 | 0.48 | 0.37 |
| Snow in | 5.3 | 9.1 | 10.4 | 10.0 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Rapid City
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Pennington County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 78.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- WildfireRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Rapid City FAQ
What county is Rapid City in?
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Rapid City, South Dakota is located in Pennington County.
What is the population of Rapid City?
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Rapid City has a population of about 77,503, making it the number 2 of the 25 South Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Rapid City?
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The elevation of Rapid City is approximately 3,243 feet (988 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Rapid City?
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ZIP codes for Rapid City include 57701, 57702, 57703, 57709.
What time zone is Rapid City in?
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Rapid City is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Rapid City from Pierre?
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Rapid City is about 144 miles from Pierre, the capital of South Dakota, in a straight line.
How far is Rapid City from Sioux Falls?
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Rapid City is about 326 miles from Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Rapid City?
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Cities near Rapid City include Box Elder, SD (8 miles); Keystone, SD (16 miles); Hill City, SD (20 miles); Sturgis, SD (27 miles); Custer, SD (28 miles).
Local notes for Rapid City, SD
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