The Rapid City, SD Metro Area is ranked highly on bestplaces.net for several categories related to quality of life. This includes rankings of #6 for Cost of Living and #3 for Housing. In addition, the area is known for its low crime rate, ranking in at #12 out of the 642 cities compared across the United States. With a low unemployment rate of 3.1%, Rapid City has been able to maintain one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. Residents also enjoy access to both excellent healthcare and schools, with a high school graduation rate of 80.8%. Overall, Rapid City provides a great quality of life for those looking to call it home.
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