Median Age
30 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
10%
Box Elder
Box Elder, SD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,262
Population
13,733
Renter Mix
51% Rent
A welcoming community centered on Ellsworth AFB
Scenic
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Diverse
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Military-Friendly
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Active
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Convenient
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Located about nine miles east of Rapid City, Box Elder is a welcoming small town home to the Ellsworth Air Force Base. Renting an apartment in Box Elder means joining a close-knit community that celebrates diversity and champions a family-friendly atmosphere.
Nicknamed the Gateway to the Black Hills, Box Elder offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation at nearby destinations such as Badlands National Park, Black Hills National Forest, and Custer State Park. Direct access to Interstate 90 affords many Box Elder residents quick commutes and travels.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,760
Average: $74,249
Education
3,134
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,073
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Box Elder has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Box Elder, SD is $964 for a studio, $1,261 for one bedroom, $1,404 for two bedrooms, and $1,705 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Box Elder has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,261/month
691 Sq Ft
House
$1,737/month
1,100 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Box Elder, SD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
890 Students
Public
Grades K-5
441 Students
Public
Grades 2-3
492 Students
Public
Grades K-1
464 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
670 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
749 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Journey Museum
- Museum of Geology
Airports
- Rapid City Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.