Rapid City, SD Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
4 ZIP codes · 14 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 4 ZIP codes across Rapid City, SD. The area averages a grade B (76/100); 3 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Rapid City, SD. We compared 4 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (76/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 2 | 67% |
| C | 1 | 33% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Rapid City ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57701 | 83 | B | 2 | 0.0080 mg/L |
| 2 | 57702 | 83 | B | 2 | 0.0080 mg/L |
| 3 | 57703 | 62 | C | 10 | 0.0060 mg/L |
| 4 | 57709 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 2 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 14 total violations across Rapid City
- 9 health-based violations
- 3 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | 5 | 1 |
| Gross Beta | 4 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 3 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Rapid City?
ZIP code 57701 has the highest safety score in Rapid City at 83/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Rapid City water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 14 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 3 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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