Rapid Valley, South Dakota
Rapid Valley: census-designated place in Pennington County, South Dakota
About
Rapid Valley is a CDP located in the county of Pennington in the U.S. state of South Dakota.
Quick Facts about Rapid Valley
| Population | 8,260 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Pennington County |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 17.03 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.0625,-103.1463 |
| Altitude | 3,156 feet / 962 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 18:29:40 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 52℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
Rapid Valley is located at 44°3'45"N 103°8'47"W (44.0624900, -103.1462900).
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Weather
52°F
Partly Cloudy
6 to 9 mph S
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rapid Valley, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219480 | Western Dakota Technical Institute | Rapid City (SD) | 57703-4018 |
| 219347 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Rapid City (SD) | 57701-3995 |
| 219125 | Headlines Academy Inc | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| 219037 | The Salon Professional Academy | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
Closest post offices linked to Rapid Valley.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City Post Office | Rapid City (SD) | 57701 |
| Box Elder Post Office | Box Elder (SD) | 57719 |
| Caputa Post Office | Caputa (SD) | 57725 |
| Black Hawk Post Office | Black Hawk (SD) | 57718 |
| New Underwood Post Office | New Underwood (SD) | 57761 |
Other cities in Pennington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pennington County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | 77,503 | The second most populous city in South Dakota. |
| Box Elder | 7,165 | City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Colonial Pine Hills | 2,493 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Hill City | 1,032 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Wall | 885 | City in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States |
| Ashland Heights | 754 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| New Underwood | 679 | Human settlement in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| Keystone | 352 | Town in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Scenic | 64 | Community in Pennington County, South Dakota, US |
| Green Valley | 49 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Owanka | 30 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Wasta | 22 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Quinn | 12 | Town in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Conata | 7 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
| Imlay | 7 | Township in Pennington County, South Dakota |
Distance to Other Cities
Rapid Valley distances to largest South Dakota cities