6 Things you MUST Know When Living in Rapid City South Dakota

[@yeycrrrrow]

I love Rapid City!! I lived there in summer for 3 months and i can say that was the best summer of my life!! I love it, its amazing

[@tschock81]

Ha!! You didn’t live there in the winter or your comment would be different

[@Tallon_sean]

@@tschock81 Yeah.. The October snowstorm of 2014 or 2016 was pretty bad

[@imwife4060]

I live here I don’t like it here

[@annaholt1860]

@@imwife4060 why not...? I've heard winters are very cold and snowy. Also, heard it's the "banana belt" of South Dakota. And not great for single people.

[@annaholt1860]

@@imwife4060 and why not? I'm considering moving there. Thank you.

[@skurinski]

Best thing about SD? Its conservative. And i'm a gay guy, but even I know liberal cities are shitholes. As long as people dont harass me, things should be super fine.

[@julzee111]

I fell in love with South Dakota as a child - visiting Mount Rushmore I thought the city was Rabbit City which I found very magical. I brought mu own children to Mount Rushmore when they were young and the magic was just as palpable. Would love to move to your great state one day. I am from Ne and now live in Dallas - so Conservative ALL THE WAY!

[@Art-xt7sr]

Some of us just want to live happy and not in a blue state . We are red in the love and protection of families 🙏🏽

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Awesome!

[@cokolino2]

Be aware of who you invite to your beautiful state.

[@southdakotapatriot8679]

Agreed.

[@jonasgrumby4393]

I'm a retiree from New Jersey. No state tax on my pension! The most important thing for me was to not have any more of my hard earned money taken by incompetent politicians. I live in Rapid City and anybody who comes from the New Jersey metropolitan area will love it here. Every store you ever needed is literally within ten minutes of my apartment on the edge of the city. No traffic. No crime. It's a modern day city and a very polite society. As a former military cop and son of a police officer it is great I am allowed to arm myself. I've been carjacked and I've been mugged in Jersey and was defenseless both times. They broke bones in my buddies face when they ripped him out of our car and pummeled him while robbing him. They actually took his Nike sneakers! That stuff doesn't go on here like it does in Jersey. Why Jersey people allowed politicians to disarm The People is something I never could understand. The people are friendly here as well. Property taxes are super low. Plenty of housing. I'm only 58 years old (retired Laborer) and have my pick of decent paying jobs. Maybe this young man knows more about the pricing of real estate, however, the properties I looked over were very affordable. We may differ on our definition of "reasonable" when it comes to prices is all. Either way, I'd trust him on real estate far more than I'd trust myself. Just my two cents. I'm used to Jersey prices. I've spent two winters here so far. I know you guys back in Jersey are wondering about that. I grew up in Hawthorne and I can tell you it snows more in North Jersey than it does here. I'm not kidding. You'll get, say, five inches here and in two days it's gone. It never stays around for some odd reason. The only thing about the winter here is it is about one month longer than Jersey. Starts getting "winter" cold in October rather than November. The temperatures are about the same. It's winter. If you're from Jersey I'm telling you it ain't nothin'. Trust me. The Black Hills are beautiful and they are right there. Try going to the Palisades Park on a Saturday in the summer and see what happens. Or Battery Park. Here you have none of the headaches. No traffic. No parking ripoffs. No carjacking. No car break-ins to speak of. The scenery is beautiful and really accessible. There is also an airport that takes about 15 minutes to drive to and you won't struggle through traffic or deal with the standard parking nightmare you do at Newark or Kennedy. I love it here. You will too. I'll answer any questions you Jersey/New Yorkers have. You New Yorkers gotta pay $12 each though. That was what I paid the last time I crossed the GWB. It's only fair.

[@paulconnors2078]

Thank you for this positive narrative. I am retired USAF, too and still in NJ and am giving SD a serious look. I agree with you on so much of what you posted about NJ.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Love this, thanks for taking the time to write it!

[@patc1309]

@@LifeInRapidCity Hopefully the people from NJ don't ruin our beautiful state! Hate it when liberal run cesspool states come here and try pulling their nonsense here

[@talent103]

I am from NYC and used to not having a car and taking public transport. I am sure its not the same in Rapid City..... or is it?

[@jonasgrumby4393]

@@talent103 ---Well, they have a pretty good bus system from what I can tell. I own a vehicle so I can't really answer. No subway of course. They have cabs and Uber here as well. There are many car dealers in this city and the insurance for me is $38 dollars a month compared to $75 a month I paid in Jersey. If you can afford a cheap used car you would be golden. Gas prices are also much cheaper than the NY/NJ area by far.

[@waytousanews]

We visited Rapid city last week and I just fall in love in nature and weather, and was impressed how clean the city is! We drive around a lot and from Rapid city to Deadwood that is also awsome. Thinking to move there from Wyoming that is horrible and we are family of 4... hopefully you can help us find a house. Thanks a lot for your videos!

[@TheSilverLining80]

Why are you leaving WY?

[@waytousanews]

@@TheSilverLining80 as I never wanted to live here ( its because of my husband), it is the worst state so far I lived in. Even Cheyenne- the capital ...lol very super horrible...with the worst roads, super old falling apart houses that are not cheap by the way! Horrible weather, nothing to do not for kids not for adults...no good malls, restaurant, no airport....completely nothing that can make people happy and hot summer with fires, very super dry climate that can make your nose bleed...NO THANK YOU ...KEEP YOUR WYOMING TO YOURSELF! YES I AM MOVING AS SOON AS I CAN ...

[@TheSilverLining80]

Dorr Family yes I’ve been to Cheyenne and it’s pretty bad, but other parts of Wyoming are nicer.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Would love to! Give me a call! 605-941-2215

[@deborahryan2654]

We are God fearing Patriots...hoping to move to the Rapid City area.

[@douglasnewman2299]

I'm visiting this weekend. I CAN'T WAIT!!

[@jesseruiz8411]

Appreciate the video, can’t wait to find my own spot there soon 🤙🏼

[@momandpatriot1776]

These videos are super helpful! Thank you!!

[@LifeInRapidCity]

You are welcome!

[@charlottemckenzie5259]

Hey I'm glad I found you my husband and I are in our late 30s and we have two kids and we're from Northern California and we can only afford a tiny cottage we have no space and we're thinking of relocating to South Dakota. The only thing I'm leery about is that California's have a really bad rap with people in the rest of the country. We're just regular working class people doing our best and our son's room is a walk-in closet. I mean we need a drastic change and South Dakota looks absolutely amazing. I'm forwarding my husband all of your videos because I'm trying to convince him to let us move so we can have some space. We love the landscape and we love everything about South Dakota pretty much ticks all of my must boxes. Safe, clean, beautiful, conservative, decent to good schools, affordable, low population. It just looks so amazing

[@MakinMagic2006]

I'm coming as soon as I'm done with Nursing School. Me and my wife can't wait to escape NY, and we're taking our Red votes and tax dollars with us.

[@goddardoftheuniverse8654]

Just make sure you leave that liberal POV behind with you when you leave new york.. Or yet another libtard will ruin a great state.

[@bryanwalz9076]

Leave your liberal crap in NY

[@elliottcorbin9522]

He said that he is voting red!

[@drewryan6632]

@@goddardoftheuniverse8654 Drew Ryan 1 second ago I am a republican living in NY.... let me tell you liberals are flying out of this state they helped destroy and they are coming!!! TX, TN, SC and South Dakota is new on theor radar. I personally want to move myself but its scary to imagine some of these states 10 years from now.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

I look forward to it!

[@kategordon5631]

Thanks for the information for people about Rapid City, I look forward to getting back there. Homesick lol.

[@thehumblepeach9018]

My husband and I live in Texas, the outskirts of Dallas in a rural town that is rapidly becoming overpopulated and liberal. We plan to move somewhere to Idaho or South Dakota in the next two years

[@Ulysses_DM_]

The weather keeps the insincere and weak of spirit from staying long. The weather is 4 seasons with variety of humid and dry and wind, lots of wind. Winter can be downright pleasant if you don't need to go any where fast.

[@adamhenry6754]

It’s like cancer @ humble peach

[@Andy-hi9do]

I'd stay away from Idaho if your fleeing from liberals. I live in the Inland Empire, CA. I have 4 neighbors that moved there over the years and countless co-workers and bosses that have, and they are pretty liberal minded. They tend to not understand that everything is taxed and expensive here is because of socialism.... their reasoning is its expensive bc of the "weather and lifestyle" lmao.

[@k.williamelliott7969]

In a fast growing northern suburb of north Texas. Ready to get away from the crowds and the heat...

[@bangarang74]

No thanks, we're good.

[@snake9911]

I am planning on coming to Rapid City when I retire. Planning on retiring in 2025. I will be 62 years old. It looks like a great place to retire to. I want to see the mountains all the time.

[@KarinaEGrace]

I went to rc in December and loved it. Im from Kansas city Missouri and drove 11 hours there. Just 6 of those hours was me going through sd. To me when i think of city i was thinking like bigger cause im use To the sky scrapers here. Rapid city gave me small town vibes. And the accent was sort of flat.. just something i noticed from i guess being “southern.” Driving through downtown and walking felt so safe. In comparison to kansas city. They have those mountain trees that we dont have and i love those. I noticed everyone drives really fast as well. The speed limit would be 70-80 and i found myself always going 65 cause we dont usually have speed limits that high. I was concerned that the curves by the mountains and stuff would say 45 and in kansas city if we had turns like that they are 25. So it was a bit scary. When i came back i was speeding everywhere on accident because i got used To rc! Its always windy. It would be 60 degrees and i wouldnt bring a jacket forgetting that the wind would make it colder there. The roads constantly go up or curve. In kansas city its mostly flat land so that was drastically different for me. I felt like i could touch the sky the clouds were so low. The air was very dry which made it hard to sleep. I didnt even want to go back home but i have a lease to finish up then im moving there. Absolutely beautiful.

[@dancer1]

I live in Colorado too. And I want to move to Rapid city

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Come on!

[@krissifadwa]

I love Rapid City, Big Sky, and Leadville!

[@keeptrying5962]

On the upside (I'm guessing) your airport is likely pleasant, easy in/out, not such a hassle in general. Speaking from experience as a native of Sioux Falls (haven't lived there in years, but would love to return home). I love the airport there...big enough, not huge, still pretty pleasant experience.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Yes!

[@jwon5614]

I’m ready to get there!!!!!’

[@garfield8900]

You did not even mention weather, it's pretty cold there, right?

[@M2Abi]

No. It does get cold, but it's not like the midwest. Low humidity for the western side of the state.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Made a video on that!

[@seanbleahy]

What’s your job market like

[@docoftheworld]

Great video thank you

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Thanks!

[@Freeman-x3q]

Is it a safe city?

[@ashishadhikari1904]

How’s the public transportation in the city

[@dap8375]

One more thing, is that if you go about 70 miles east, you can hike in the badlands.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

I do random things true!

[@dap8375]

Sorry, I don’t know my way.

[@maggie2sticks717]

Not even 70 miles!

[@dap8375]

@@maggie2sticks717 if you go est on high way 44, it is exactly 75 miles. (sorry if i sound like an asshole. i just want you to know the right info).

[@NarcomicsCorp2012]

I'm seriously considering moving here as I'm just here for work and would love to get some info from you if possible

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Jesse Terrazas absolutely, you can call me if you would like 605-941-2215

[@daniel19886]

@@LifeInRapidCity I just got a job in Rapid City and I am moving there within a couple weeks, I will need a house rental for now, do you think that you can help on that?

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Daniel Munoz for sure man, give me a shout 605-941-2215

[@vicmartinez3711]

How is the rental housing market?

[@LifeInRapidCity]

A littlie high

[@GraveWRLD]

Thanks for the Info!!

[@LifeInRapidCity]

DeadSyn absolutely! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻 you thinking of moving here?

[@GraveWRLD]

@@LifeInRapidCity Sometime in the future

[@LifeInRapidCity]

@@GraveWRLD Awesome, what other info would be useful for you to know before moving here?

[@bethphillips5997]

Moving there from Seattle. Don't worry, I'm running FROM the Liberal chaos. NOT bringing it with me. MAGA

[@mst1317]

We are escaping Seattle too. red here too

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Awesome!

[@kerbytheslayer6181]

Okay

[@BenevolentReflections]

I’ve seen that the crime is is very high in rapid city and I need to know from someone who lives there, if you feel safe and if it will be safe for me and my family?

[@tumbleweedking5668]

One of the biggest problem is healthcare, their are only two providers on the exchange and the premiums are sky high. If your employer doesn't provide HC and your not on medicare forget it.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Agreed Scott, I actually am uploading a video and that is a part of it.

[@michaelt3308]

Bro I'll be there in 5 weeks. Need an place to stay. Advice?

[@bryanstock7486]

good , but i thought for sure the housing was going to be cheaper ,,,and it looks like there are no trees there from the ranch video that was before this one

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Hey Bryan, There are actually a ton of trees in the area just depends on where you are. Will be doing some more video in these areas soon!

[@Ulysses_DM_]

If your out on the prairie you have to plant them yourself, in the Black Hills trees grow on their own.

[@ayarikiyo2178]

video starts at 1:11

[@LifeInRapidCity]

True.

[@arshosormani7067]

...the most important that aeroport is beautiful...

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Yes!

[@jennysmith2746]

I may have some questions for you. I plan to move here about July 2020

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Hey Jenny, feel free to give me a call/text 605-941-2215

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Hey Jenny, Still planning to move this way?

[@jennysmith2746]

Christian Morrison yes, I am

[@ruthvansandt9713]

I’m looking into moving in April 2021.

[@yvetterivera-hw8qe]

I'm just so tired ,of Atlanta I'm ready for less populated areas and more economical life cost of living .

[@jennesset1102]

Weather? From PNW.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Made a video on that!

[@justinsloan6836]

what area of s. dakota has the most building construction? im an Electrician and want to move from california to S. Dakota.

[@Ulysses_DM_]

Opposite side of the state, Sioux Falls is still building up and growing.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Both have a ton of growth right now.

[@jeanettesilhouette5678]

I would like to move to South Dakota.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Come on!

[@jeanettesilhouette5678]

@@LifeInRapidCity Thank you Christian. I can't believe it's been 4 months ago since I wrote that. I would only have about $80K after selling my house. I am keeping an open mind :)

[@jennysmith3631]

We moved here in August from Wi and brought our red votes with us🙋🏼‍♀️

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Awesome!

[@dbcooper692]

I did a little research and noticed you have a very high crime rate. I am retired and crime is something I have had enough of living in Los Angeles for fifty-seven years.

[@maggie2sticks717]

Stay in California. Please.

[@M2Abi]

Where? What do you consider a high crime rate?

[@nekoneko8378]

Stay in business for the next 15 years ok..maybe i can afford to ask you to build me a 1000 sqft rock home by then...seriously...thank you for being here and advertising and promoting. i really am sincere in moving to rapid city, sd in that time frame. i will be old and looking to grow old in south dakota for personal reasons. Only been there 3x and love it love it...

[@garettgebhart5658]

Interested in the area.... question... i am a licensed addiction counselor. What are employment opps like there?

[@maggie2sticks717]

Google it.

[@M2Abi]

Pretty sure there will be lots of opportunities for you.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

I would imagine you would have some good opportunities here!

[@creator4c533]

You are adorable! If I move to Rapid City, you will be my realtor.

[@beerbottlebaby]

Take a drink every time he says guys.

[@outdoorsywannabe1888]

How about jobs? Im in a dental field

[@LifeInRapidCity]

You would have opportunities here!

[@snowtigeroutdoors8893]

How's the Job market there?

[@northemily]

Depends on what field of work you want. Medical is a solid.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Made a video on this!

[@christophermartino6159]

In all honesty, how bad are the winters there? I like the cold and have lived in NH before and the winter there wasn't nearly as bad as expected.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

To be honest, they really aren’t too bad. We will get a lot of snow a couple times a year, and then it will melt off within the next week.

[@maggie2sticks717]

Have you heard the term "colder than a witch's tit?" That was coined in South Dakota.

[@Homespunlady54]

I am truly considering moving out of MN. I grew up here and it is getting so dang nuts! Is Rapid City a good place to retire? I also need a Jewish community.

[@Ulysses_DM_]

Unfortunately South Dakota has the smallest Jewish populations of all the states, but there are synagogues of several types scattered around the state.

[@jimbrown9885]

colorado has a sizeable jewish population.

[@maggie2sticks717]

Iowa has a good size Jewish population. South Dakota probably has about 3 Jews. If you like Lutherans though...

[@M2Abi]

I grew up in SD and was honestly didn't know Jewish communities existed in the US. So it has a lot of positives but Jewish community is not one of them.

[@astrobot702]

Dude if I move to SD/Rapid City area I'm definitely going through you....

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Trooper Bear FN2525 appreciate that! Thinking of moving this way??

[@wendytravis6427]

What’s Rapid City like during the Sturgis rally?

[@kianburnsvlogs1077]

A little chaotic on the west side but tolerable

[@maggie2sticks717]

Hell. Go on vacation then.

[@M2Abi]

Hotel prices are significantly higher.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Busy, but its a great thing for our economy.

[@brettchenier1010]

He left off the fact that the government doesn't tell you what to do. We have a true leader as a Governor. She upholds the constitution of both SD and the US. No mandates to wear masks, but a request we use good hygiene and do what's right. If you are leaving a "blue" state, think long and hard about Why you are leaving and please don't bring the problems you leaving, here.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Amen!

[@moneymagnetelizabeth]

Jobs?

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Have a video out on this!

[@blackkheart89]

Hello.Mr. Morrison. Question, do you guys have a Mosquito season like some places in Canada? Just wondering, should we consider mosquito prep?

[@joyfulinhope1210]

There are mosquitoes in summer, and occasionally we get a wet summer and then they’re a lot more prominent. But nothing like Canada or Alaska.

[@mrcjberg]

If you mention rock climbing people will come

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Good idea!

[@marksauck8481]

This post is old so need a more recent update. Heading into 2022, so much around the US is changing and not for the better. People aren’t leaving these liberal disasters like Chicago and New York as much as escaping.

[@Rose-ky7rk]

Is it safe if muslim lives there?

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Rose absolutely!

[@maggie2sticks717]

Do you mean for a Muslim to live here or if Muslims live here?

[@tacocruiser4238]

I visited Rapid City once. It was aight.

[@jeradtomac8604]

I live in rapid out nemo road pls don't move here the past 3 years south Dakota has blown up and the locals are not happy we loved the small town

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Sorry!

[@johnanton6356]

I am from Melbourne Australia Would love to come and check the place out when lockdown ends. My wife is a banker, any chance for employment? Is there a Greek community?

[@DissonantShadow]

How bad are the liberals there? I'm looking to escape Minnesota.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

I disagree with Hayden, I don't see any moving here.

[@pastexpiration2160]

Anywhere is better than Baltimore.

[@avastinson5315]

I used to live in Box Elder .-., but now im in Washington.

[@jt2099]

Do you like WA better?

[@theresastokes3746]

J T currently residing in washington myself and all i can say is f this state. We are military only reason we are here. But our homestate of alaska is being over ran by liberals. Looking for a new home to raise my kid without liberal dumbasses

[@avastinson5315]

My Dad only came here for a new job :/

[@doglover2269]

@@theresastokes3746 I feel for you. Seattle is run by the 'dark left'. The video 'Seattle is Dying' is sad, but an excellent documentary on what happens when ultra-liberal maniacs run your state. Hope you can get out.

[@doglover2269]

@@theresastokes3746 I did not know AK was being overrun by liberals. How sad.

[@patricklynch9574]

I've been to Rapid well over a hundred times for work. Its a beautiful city. You will have to over look the ultra conservative bible bangers though. They need to open up Deadwood more like drinking on the streets. A real wild west town with ultra restrictive rules. And I wouldn't exactly call Rapid a mountain town. I would think Custer ,Hill City ,Hot Springs and Deadwood will fit that bill better.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Fair enough!

[@deborahryan2654]

As an ultra conservative, Bible believing patriot, it sounds absolutely perfect for us!

[@MrKandu4u]

1st & FOREMOST DON'T BRING YOUR LAZY ASS LIBERAL ATTITUDES HERE BECAUSE WE'LL RUN YOUR ASS OUT BECAUSE WE'RE NOT GOING TO LET YOU STEAL OUR RIGHTS JUST BECAUSE YOU GAVE UP YOURS! i'VE RAN INTO SOME OF THESE FOLKS AND LET'EM KNOW WHERE THE BEAR SHIT IN THE BUCKWHEAT WHEN THEY TALK THAT LAZY LIBERAL CRAP!

[@arnoldziffle8779]

Work on your cardio, you sound out of breath!

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Lol, thanks

[@JlM1337]

Show the damn city then instead of your face for the whole vid

[@LifeInRapidCity]

my bad Jim!

[@JlM1337]

@@LifeInRapidCity no worries, just some direct feedback ;)

[@ellebranco2604]

How Rude He’s just trying to help

[@Ivy285]

You don't need to be rude.

[@stephaniemcburney5441]

Please pare down the narrative. There seems to be a lot of unnecessary chatter. “Just the facts, please.”

[@maggie2sticks717]

It's his channel. If you don't like it then don't watch it.

[@LifeInRapidCity]

My bad. :)

[@carolcross_ArtFusionStudio]

Really enjoyed your video and I want to move to Rapid City after vacationing here. I was looking for your email? Please provide? Thanks!

[@LifeInRapidCity]

Hey Carol, it’s [e-mail]