Box Elder city, South Dakota
Box Elder city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Box Elder city is a geographic entity located in Pennington County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,895. The land area covers 13.35 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,895 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,074 | ±279 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,433 | ±339 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,074 | ±279 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 359 | ±205 |
| Median Home Value | $291,800 | ±$20,143 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,170 | ±$149 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,518 | ±$9,950 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,967 | ±$4,290 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 803 | ±374 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,708 | ±379 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.2% | ±3.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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CITY OF BOX ELDER
GUS Population: 13,887 (2024)
ID: 191508
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: PLANNING DIRECTOR
420 VILLA DR, BOX ELDER SD 57719
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GUS Population: 115,979 (2024)
ID: 134547
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
315 SAINT JOSEPH ST, STE 156, RAPID CITY SD 57701-2879
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Box Elder | 09-12 | Box Elder, SD | |
| Regular School Box Elder | 06-08 | Box Elder, SD | |
| Regular School Box Elder | PK-03 | Box Elder, SD | |
| Regular School Box Elder | 04-05 | Box Elder, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Black Hawk, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rapid City, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Rapid City, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Rapid City, SD | |
| 8 Nearby | 3-10 | RAPID CITY, SD | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-10 | RAPID CITY, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Western Dakota Technical College
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College | 5.3 mi away | 800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD, 57703-4018 |
6057182400
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RAPID CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 610 QUINCY STREET, RAPID CITY, SD, 57701 |
(605) 394-6139
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The Salon Professional Academy
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College Vocational | 5.8 mi away | 937 East North Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701 |
6053420697
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RAPID CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 610 QUINCY STREET, RAPID CITY, SD, 57701 |
(605) 394-6139
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Hot Rod Institute
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College | 6.4 mi away | 2402 N Maple Ave, Rapid City, SD, 57701 |
6053421195
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PIEDMONT VALLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 111 2ND STREET, PIEDMONT, SD, 57769 |
(605) 718-3663
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
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College | 6.5 mi away | 501 E Saint Joseph St, Rapid City, SD, 57701-3995 |
6053942511
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CUSTER COUNTY HERMOSA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.3 mi away | 234 MAIN STREET, HERMOSA, SD, 57744 |
(605) 255-5597
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Paul Mitchell the School-Rapid City
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College Vocational | 7.2 mi away | 333 Omaha St. Suite 6 & 7, Rapid City, SD, 57701 |
60534842470
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KEYSTONE TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 1101 MADILL ST, KEYSTONE, SD, 57751 |
(605) 666-4499
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at RAPID CITY RGNL AP, SD US, located 4.6 miles from Box Elder city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.0° | 12.7° | 24.3° | 0.31" | 5.3" |
| February | 38.1° | 14.0° | 26.1° | 0.50" | 7.7" |
| March | 48.2° | 22.6° | 35.4° | 0.91" | 8.4" |
| April | 56.6° | 31.2° | 43.9° | 2.08" | 10.1" |
| May | 66.5° | 41.7° | 54.1° | 3.45" | 1.5" |
| June | 77.6° | 51.6° | 64.6° | 2.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.4° | 58.5° | 72.4° | 2.28" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.4° | 56.2° | 70.8° | 1.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.1° | 46.4° | 61.3° | 1.22" | 0.1" |
| October | 60.4° | 33.7° | 47.1° | 1.41" | 3.0" |
| November | 47.3° | 21.9° | 34.6° | 0.47" | 5.7" |
| December | 37.2° | 13.9° | 25.6° | 0.35" | 6.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder city | City | 0.3 mi | — |
| Ashland Heights CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Rapid Valley CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Green Valley CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Rapid City city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Caputa CDP | CDP | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4610306620. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.