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Rapid CityRapid City: Geography and Climate Rapid City: History Rapid City: Population Profile Rapid City: Municipal Government Rapid City: Economy Rapid City: Education and Research Rapid City: Health Care Rapid City: Recreation Rapid City: Convention Facilities Rapid City: Transportation Rapid City: Communications
The City in BriefFounded: 1876 (incorporated 1882) Head Official: Mayor Jim Shaw (R) (since 1999) City Population 1980: 46,492 1990: 54,523 2000: 59,607 2003 estimate: 60,876 Percent change, 1990–2000: 8.1% U.S. rank in 1990: 445th U.S. rank in 2000: 472nd Metropolitan Area Population 1980: 70,361 1990: 81,343 2000: 88,565 Percent change, 1990–2000: 8.9% U.S. rank in 1980: 276th U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported U.S. rank in 2000: 327th Area: 45 square miles (2000) Elevation: 3,200 feet above sea level Average Annual Temperature: 46.6° F Average Annual Precipitation: 16.7 inches of rain; 39.1 inches of snow Major Economic Sectors: Agriculture, wholesale and retail trade, services, government Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (February 2005) Per Capita Income: $19,445 (1999) 2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported 2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported 2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 2,930 Major Colleges and Universities: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Western Dakota Technical Institute, National American University Daily Newspaper: Rapid City Journal
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