Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Rapid City.
Updated July 2026
Rapid City, SD has 14 licensed assisted living homes (606 beds, averaging 43.3 per home). It sits in Pennington County, a moderate RAL market scoring 5.7/10, with 8,199 seniors 75+ growing 8.6%.
Licensed homes
14
Rapid City
Licensed beds
606
total
Avg home size
43.3 beds
per home
County opportunity
5.7/10
Moderate
The Rapid City assisted living market
Rapid City has 14 licensed assisted living homes totaling 606 beds — an average of 43.3 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Pennington County, it draws on a 75+ population of 8,199 growing 8.6%, with a senior median income of $56,451. See the full Pennington County market or all South Dakota top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Rapid City, SD?
Rapid City has 14 licensed assisted living homes with about 606 total beds.
Is Rapid City a good place to open an assisted living home?
Rapid City is in Pennington County, which scores 5.7/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 8.6%. Current local supply is 14 homes.
What county is Rapid City in?
Rapid City is in Pennington County, South Dakota.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the South Dakota licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.