The Relocation Guide to the Black Hills

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When first moving to the Black Hills there are a few things you should know. First, if you are moving from out of state, a fun fact is that South Dakota has no state income tax. This is a huge draw to people in all different walks of life, from students to retired folks. Secondly, the public transportation system, Rapid Ride, offers bus routes throughout the entire city. However, owning a car is essential for convenient navigation, especially in suburban neighborhoods which makes it convenient that gas prices tend to fluctuate but generally hover around the national average. Lastly if you have children the Rapid City Area Schools district offers a variety of programs and includes some high performing schools. Research the school ratings and consider factors like class sizes, academic programs and extracurricular activities when making your decisions.

Explore Rapid City’s Diverse Neighborhoods.

There are many different neighborhoods around Rapid City that give it its’ distinct character. One of the first and most important things is finding a neighborhood that best suits you and your family. What are you looking for in the perfect neighborhood? Are you looking for modern amenities, family-friendly neighborhoods, or a house with a view? Here is what Rapid City has to offer:

Modern Amenities

  • Rapid City Downtown
    • Rich with unique shops, eateries and historical architecture, Downtown Rapid City is known for its charming surroundings. Start your day with a local breakfast, explore Rapid City by rooftop, or clink glasses at a speakeasy.
  • Rapid City Medical Center Area:
    • Home to Rapid City Regional Hospital, this area offers unlimited access to premiere healthcare facilities. It has a wonderful mix of town homes and single-family homes, perfect for medical professionals that want to be centrally located.

Family Friendly Areas

  • West Rapid City:
    • I may be a bit biased because this is where I reside, but I feel extremely blessed to call West Rapid City my neighborhood. This area is growing rapidly and offers affordable housing options, amazing schools, convenient access to parks, and great accessibility for shopping.

Houses With a View

  • Historic Skyline:
    • Skyline drive is home to the houses with amazing views. These views stretch across the entirety of Rapid City, overlooking the beautiful and historic skyline. Skyline Drive Wilderness area is also located on this drive and encompasses 150 acres of undeveloped forest and meadows right in your backyard.

Top Schools in Rapid City

As stated above, you will want to do your own research to see which school system fits your family and your children the best. You can also ask local residents, as their opinions matter and their experiences may help sway your decision. However, in the end it’s what’s best for your family, and it is a decision you get to make. See the list below on the top scoring schools in Rapid City below.

  • Corral Drive Elementary School
  • Southwest Middle School
  • Stevens High School
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Chris P

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“If you’re in the Rapid City area and you’re looking to drop the elbow off the top rope, Macho Man style, then look to Sentinel Federal Credit Union! Their customer service is off the hook and when you call you never get a robot or an automated answering machine! I don’t think I’ll trust another big bank with my money for as long as I live! By the way, I don’t even live in South Dakota!”

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Joe M

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“We have several credit unions that got lost in the mix during a move–our bad. However, out of all of those credit unions, SFCU went OUT OF THEIR WAY to ensure we knew our account was dormant and helped us through the process of getting the account back on track. They also refunded every fee taken for dormant status. After losing more money than I’d like to admit from other institutions, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the customer service of Sentinel FCU.”

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“I have been using Sentinel for almost 30 years, and my family has been just as long! I purposely make the extra drive to the Radar Hill Branch with Nate working there! Not only has he always been on the ball of my personal account, but my business account! He has resolved issues with other banks in a timely manner when he didn’t have to! Every time I go on he always has a smiling face and is easy to work with.”