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We are proud of our home-town hospitality, our western heritage and encourage you to find out for yourself what a great place this is to retire.
Out of a campfire conversation in 1876 by a group of discouraged prospectors, the city of Rapid City was born. Named for spring-fed Rapid Creek, which flows through the city, Rapid City has a growing population of nearly 70,500 making it the second largest city in the state.
Rapid City is the center of a wide livestock and grazing area, which allows for the vibrant agriculture industry our state enjoys. As a state with low tax regulation and burden, Rapid City offers a number of business industries such as: hospitality and tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and hospital services. The Black Hills is headquarters to a number of utilities and medical centers, and is the home of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Ellsworth Air Force Base and the South Dakota National Guard Headquarters.
Tourism is Rapid City’s main industry. Each year hundreds of thousands of tourists pass through Rapid City on their way to the nearby beautiful Black Hills, the Badlands, Mount Rushmore (Shrine of Democracy) and the Crazy Horse Memorial. With the beautiful Black Hills as our city’s playground, we are certain you will enjoy the indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities available in and around our city.
We are very proud of our community. But don’t just take our word for it. Rapid City has received the following designations:
“Best Small Place for Business and Careers” by Forbes in 2013.
Outdoor Life named Rapid City the “Best Town” in 2010.
The Tax Foundation’s 2014 edition of “The State Business Tax Climate Index” rated South
Dakota as the number two state for favorable tax systems.
In 2011 Rapid City was chosen as the “Most Patriotic City” by the ‘Best of the Road
Rally’, hosted by Rand McNally and USA Today.
South Dakota is ranked number two in the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index for 2014.
CNBC ‘set it in stone’ when they named South Dakota the # 1 business state in 2013.
The Rapid City area embodies all the characteristics of an ideal community.
Includes Cities/Towns: Black Hawk, Buffalo Gap, Caputa, Custer, Ellsworth Afb, Hermosa, Hill City, Hot Springs, Keystone, New Underwood, Rapid City.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Rapid City and Black Hills area, South Dakota?
For those of you that retire in Rapid City and Black Hills area, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!
Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the upper 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 10's. You may have a few days below 0°. Expect a few days of rain. Assume a few days of snow with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!
If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Rapid City and Black Hills area such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.
Summertime in Rapid City and Black Hills area is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Expect some days above 90°. Expect some rainy days in the summer.
If you retire in Rapid City and Black Hills area, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect a few days of rain.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
14
F°
26
F°
38
F°
Feb
16
F°
28
F°
40
F°
Mar
23
F°
35
F°
48
F°
Apr
32
F°
45
F°
58
F°
May
43
F°
55
F°
67
F°
Jun
52
F°
64
F°
77
F°
Jul
59
F°
72
F°
86
F°
Aug
57
F°
71
F°
85
F°
Sep
46
F°
60
F°
75
F°
Oct
35
F°
48
F°
61
F°
Nov
23
F°
35
F°
47
F°
Dec
14
F°
26
F°
37
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
29
5
Feb
0
26
4
Mar
0
25
1
Apr
0
15
0
May
0
3
0
Jun
3
0
0
Jul
10
0
0
Aug
9
0
0
Sep
3
1
0
Oct
0
11
0
Nov
0
24
1
Dec
0
29
4
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
0
"
4
13
%
Feb
1
"
5
15
%
Mar
1
"
6
22
%
Apr
2
"
8
28
%
May
4
"
11
39
%
Jun
3
"
11
49
%
Jul
2
"
9
53
%
Aug
2
"
7
51
%
Sep
2
"
6
41
%
Oct
2
"
6
30
%
Nov
1
"
4
21
%
Dec
0
"
4
13
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
5
"
12
4
Feb
6
"
10
4
Mar
9
"
8
4
Apr
7
"
3
3
May
1
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
2
"
1
1
Nov
6
"
6
3
Dec
5
"
12
4
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Rapid City and Black Hills area, SD
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Senior Assistance in
Rapid City and Black Hills area, SD
Rapid City and Black Hills area, South Dakota offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Rapid City and Black Hills area Offer For Retirees?
Volunteer Opportunities:
AARP
Dorisann Werlinger 394-7798
Rushmore Mall-2200 N Maple
Rapid City, SD 57701
sdaarp@aarp.org
10-3 Mon-Fri (Volunteer based)
A.B.A.T.E of SD (Rushmore Chapter)
John Trudo 381-7030 or 343-8474
429 Kansas City St., Suite 11
PO Box 1223
Rapid City SD 57709 rushmoreabate.com
1st Tues. Noon, Eagles Lodge
Altrusa International
Jan Albright, 343-3998 Send Mail To:
Judy Fenske theplace@rap.midco.net
208 St. Onge Street
Rapid City SD 57702
2nd & 4th Mon, 12 1st Interstate bank
American Assoc. of University Women
Nicole Jurgensen 645-3373
PO Box 8146
Rapid City SD 57709
1st Sat. 10:00am Call for location
American Legion Post #22
Mike Ball, Commander 381-1245
Kelly Luxem or John Wheeler 342-4930
818 E St Patrick
Rapid City SD 57701
4th Wed. 6:30pm American Legion Post
American Advertising Federation
939-0347
PO Box 2975
Rapid City SD 57709
Check “events” page for details
info@aafblackhills.org
ASAP
605-718-0532
PO Box 9171 | 1124 Kansas City Street
Rapid City SD 57709
prevention@asaprc.org
Black Hills Retired Teachers Association
Gerri Larson Pres. 605-721-4550
3440 Corral Dr. #306
Rapid City SD 57702
rlarmart@hotmail.com
2nd Tues. 9:00am Canyon Lake Sr Center
Cosmopolitan Club – Noon
Jim Schuh 605-343-7998
PO Box 994
Rapid City, SD 57709-0994
gymshoe@rushmore.com
Weekly Noon Mondays @ Thirsty’s
DeMolay of SD/Minneluza Chapter DeMolay
George Bauder (605) 430-2725
8020 Alfalfa Ct.
Rapid City, SD 57702-8977
trainmangeb@gmail.com
1st & 3rd Thurs, 7pm @ Masonic Center
Exchange Club of Rapid City
Lonny Hofer (605) 721-1979 Lhofer56@hotmail.com
PO Box 2048, Rapid City SD 57709
2nd,3rd,4th Wed—Noon First Interstate Bank, Omaha/West Blvd
www.exchangeclubrc.com
Jaycees - Rapid City
Stacie Kellogg (605)716-1885
PO Box 8191
Rapid City SD 57709
1st Thursday, 6pm, Rapid City Public Library
Kiwanis of The Foothills-Black Hawk
Sharon Wilson Secretary sharwils1@rap.midco.net
(605) 787-6102
7215 Black Hawk Rd
Black Hawk SD 57718
12:00pm Wednesday – Call for location
Kiwanis – Westside
Morgan Black. – Pres. president@rcwestside.org
PO Box 443
Rapid City SD 57709
Weekly Tues. Noon @ Golden Corral
www.RCwestside.org
Kiwanis – Rapid City Downtown
PO Box 652
Rapid City, SD 57709
Wednesday, Noon @ First Interstate Gateway (intersection of Omaha & I-90)
www.downtownrapidcitykiwanis.org
Knights of Columbus – 1489
Timothy French (605) 342-4681
Gk1489@midconetwork.com
PO Box 1981 1220 E Minnesota
Rapid City SD 57709
2nd Tues, 6:30pm @ Our Lady of Perpetual Help
http://kc1489.kofcsd.org/
Knights of Columbus – 8844
grand.knight@kofc8844.org
4500 Jackson Blvd
Rapid City SD 57702 – 4972
1st Tuesday, 6:30 – Blessed Sacrament Church
http://www.kofc8844.org/
Knights of Columbus – 8025
James Blackwell – (605)923-2955
611 Bluebird Dr, Box Elder SD 57719
sblackwell@rap.midco.net
Lion’s Club – Metro (Downtown)
Dennis C Schaar 381-3003, 605-343-0739
PO Box 1423, Rapid City SD 57709
2nd, 4th Tuesday at 12 noon – Murphey’s
Lion's Club - Rushmore
Denis Dorman 605-341-2215
giones@rushmore.com
PO Box 3131
Rapid City SD 57709
Weekly, Sept-May, Wed. 6pm@American Legion
Literacy Council of the Black Hills
RC Public Library 394-4171
2200 N Maple Ave (Rushmore Mall)
Rapid City SD 57701
Networking Professionals of South Dakota
Terri Phelps, President 605-348-3160
terri@phelpsadspecialties.com
2nd Tuesday, Noon @ Adoba
http://www.networkingprosrc.com/
Optimist - Rapid City Noon
Greg Litton, President
PO Box 1946
Rapid City SD 57709
1st & 3rd Wed. Noon @ RC Club for Boys
www.noonoptimists.org
Optimist - Morning
Tim Goodwin, President presentation@rcmoptimist.org
Wednesdays 7-8am @ RC Club for Boys
www.rcoptimist.org
Rushmore Optimist Club
Dr. Phyllis Dixon 343-4670
4140 Villa Ridge Ct. Unit 112
Rapid City, SD 57702
2nd & 4th Tues. 7am @ Boys’ Club
Pennington County Republican Party
Pat Johnson, Chairman 348-8396
PO Box 1306, Rapid City 57709
penncogop@rushmore.com
3rd Tues. 11:45 Arrowhead Country Club
http://www.penncogop.org/
Rapid City Masonic Lodge No. 25
George Bauder, 348-4153
618 Kansas City Street
Rapid City SD 57701
1st & 3rd Tues, 7pm@Masonic Center
Mt. Rushmore Masonic Lodge #220
Mtrushmorelodge220@gmail.com
618 Kansas City Street, Rapid City 57701
2nd & 4th Thurs, 7pm, at Masonic Center
http://mtrushmorelodge220.org
Rotary Club
Ben Watson (605)381-1256
PO Box 284 RapidCityRotary@gmail.com
Rapid City, SD 57709
Every Thurs. Noon @ Adoba Eco Hotel
http://www.rapidcityrotary.org/home
Rotary Club - Rushmore
Jon Johnson, President
mocgoc@midco.net
Every Tuesday 7am @ Alex Johnson
https://sites.google.com/site/rushmorerotaryclub/
Toastmasters – High Energy
409 Deadwood Ave, Rapid City 57702
(605) 721-2437
Matthew.koupal@blackhillscorp.com
3rd Wednesday, 12:00 noon, Black Hills Power
Toastmasters - Mt Rushmore
Julie Baker, 605-255-5507
PO Box 9008
Rapid City, SD 57709-9008
1st & 3rd Wed, 5:45 @RC Library Hoyt room
julieb@mt-rushmore.net
Noontime Thunder Toastmasters Club
300 6th St, Rapid City 57701 (605)737-3135
mheard@marykay.com
2nd & 4th Thursday, 12 noon @ City/School Admin Center
Toastmasters - Skyline
Every Sat. 6:30am @ The Coffee Mall
3409 West Main Street
http://3258.toastmastersclubs.org/
Toastmasters - Top 5
Kathleen (605) 343-6287
kathleen@foxcraftinc.com
Every Mon, 12 noon Black Hills Works
Women's Network of Rapid City
Lesley Wentz, President
PO Box 2131, Rapid City SD 57709-2131
2nd Wed. 11:45@ Comfort Suites off I-90
http://www.rcwomensnetwork.org/
Women Veterans of the Black Hills
Debbie Leber 393-0513
wvrebel58@rap.midco.net
2nd Saturday at 11:30 in
March, June, Sept, Dec.
Locations vary-call for information
Zonta Club of the Black Hills
(605)721-2105
PO Box 8163
Rapid City SD 57709
2nd Thurs 11:30 – 1:00pm @ Arrowhead C.C.
zontablackhills@hotmail.com
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