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title: Best Local Businesses in Rapid City, SD | Best 5 Local
url: https://bestfivelocal.com/rapid-city/
updated: 2026-10-29
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# The best local businesses in Rapid City

## Best 5 lists in Rapid City

- [HVAC Contractors](https://bestfivelocal.com/rapid-city/hvac-contractors/)
- [Auto repair shops](https://bestfivelocal.com/rapid-city/auto-repair-shops/)
- [Brake repair shops](https://bestfivelocal.com/rapid-city/brake-repair-shops/)
- [Tire shops](https://bestfivelocal.com/rapid-city/tire-shops/)

## Rapid City facts from public records

- 1,439 People per square mile [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 56.0 sq mi Land area [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 80,589 Rapid City residents [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025
- +7.8% Population change since 2020 (from 74,735 (April 2020 base)) [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

## Questions about Rapid City lists

### Which services does Best 5 Local cover in Rapid City?

HVAC Contractors, Auto repair shops, Brake repair shops, Tire shops.

### How are Rapid City businesses chosen?

Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list.

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