2026 Compare Cities :
Minden, NV vs Rapid City, SD

Change Cities
 Minden, NVRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock18.238.1
 Snowfall15.5  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days41.385.4106.2
 Sunny251  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock85.385.8
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.472432412443
Reviews for Minden    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Moved here to escape traffic and stress UNBELIEVABLE VIEWS! Love the people and quality of  More

   |    Reply

Over 18 years ago

We moved from Southern California (suburbs of LA) almost 3 years ago to get away from the bad traffic and too many people. We thought Northern Nevada was the perfect  More

   |    Reply

The Carson Valley is a beautiful place to live. Lake Tahoe 20 min. away. Snow skiing 20 min. away. Summers are great mostly in the 90s. and dry. Mountains suround the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Minden

Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

   |    Reply

Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Rapid City


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.