Housing by town in Pennington County, South Dakota
Pennington County, South Dakota has 32 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,120 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $842 in 2015–2019 (+33.0%; Up after inflation).
Box Elder has the highest median gross rent ($1,491) and Keystone the lowest ($546).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,120 (±$40)
- Households that rent
- 30.7%
- Median household income
- $74,517
- Places
- 32
Cities, towns and townships in Pennington County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Township (Pennington County) | — | 100.0% | — | — | — |
| Ashland Heights | — | 0.0% | $57,353 | $219,600 | $1,389 |
| Box Elder | $1,491 | 51.8% | $73,008 | $302,100 | $4,019 |
| Castle Butte Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cedar Butte Township | — | 16.7% | — | $158,300 | $1,167 |
| Colonial Pine Hills | — | 1.3% | $98,696 | $406,500 | $4,653 |
| Conata Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Crooked Creek Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Fairview Township (Pennington County) | — | 35.5% | — | — | — |
| Flat Butte Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Green Valley | — | 21.1% | $81,582 | $280,300 | $3,267 |
| Hill City | $1,345 | 26.1% | $95,385 | $286,200 | $3,544 |
| Huron Township | — | 4.5% | $87,500 | — | $2,313 |
| Imlay Township | — | 90.5% | $2,500 or less | — | — |
| Keystone | $546 | 29.9% | $64,702 | $263,900 | — |
| Lake Creek Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Lake Flat Township | — | 0.0% | $111,042 | $368,200 | $8,125 |
| Lake Hill Township | — | 0.0% | $117,917 | $450,000 | — |
| New Underwood | $850 | 31.8% | $56,250 | $193,800 | $2,041 |
| Owanka Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Peno Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quinn | — | 25.0% | $79,000 | — | $1,786 |
| Quinn Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Rainy Creek Township | — | 100.0% | — | — | — |
| Rapid City | $1,109 | 37.1% | $70,870 | $299,400 | $3,251 |
| Rapid Valley | $1,174 | 7.7% | $83,208 | $255,500 | $2,612 |
| Scenic Township | — | 6.3% | $42,115 | — | $200 or less |
| Shyne Township | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sunnyside Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Wall | — | 18.2% | $58,984 | $164,800 | $1,709 |
| Wasta | $775 | 15.4% | $34,375 | $108,800 | $1,341 |
| Wasta Township | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,300 | $35,500 | $56,750 |
| 2 people | $24,350 | $40,550 | $64,850 |
| 3 people | $27,400 | $45,600 | $72,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,650 | $81,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,750 | $87,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,800 | $94,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,850 | $100,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,900 | $107,000 |
How the places in Pennington County rank across South Dakota
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Crime reported to police in Pennington County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 716 | 660 | 3,485 | 3,211 | 108,550 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 725 | 671 | 3,315 | 3,068 | 108,038 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 756 | 697 | 3,175 | 2,925 | 108,540 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Pennington County recorded 756 violent and 3,175 property crimes, 697 and 2,925 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Pennington County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City Police Department | 81,185 | 623 | 2,967 |
| Pennington County Sheriff's Office | 27,355 | 133 | 208 |
ZIP codes in Pennington County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57701 | 45,795 | $961 | $251,200 | $56,461 | 39.2% |
| 57702 | 35,595 | $1,276 | $389,700 | $91,457 | 26.9% |
| 57703 | 18,013 | $1,385 | $277,100 | $83,739 | 17.4% |
| 57745 | 1,894 | $1,196 | $343,900 | $88,194 | 18.2% |
| 57790 | 1,147 | $843 | $187,500 | $75,096 | 18.8% |
| 57751 | 893 | $600 | $473,500 | $97,969 | 14.4% |
| 57775 | 191 | — | $87,700 | $77,750 | 11.1% |
| 57725 | 130 | — | $283,300 | $48,214 | 19.0% |
| 57780 | 70 | — | — | $40,192 | 38.0% |
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Questions about Pennington County
What is the crime rate in Pennington County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Pennington County recorded 697 violent and 2,925 property crimes per 100,000 residents (756 violent and 3,175 property crimes in all).
Which place in Pennington County has the highest rent?
Box Elder has the highest median gross rent, $1,491 (±$138) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Pennington County has the lowest rent?
Keystone has the lowest median gross rent, $546 (±$392) a month.
What is the median rent in Pennington County, South Dakota?
The median gross rent in Pennington County is $1,120 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pennington County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pennington County, South Dakota
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Rapid City, SD HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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